Maguire’s Fiery Exchange with Havertz During Arsenal vs. Man United Clash
Kai Havertz endured a tough outing during Arsenal’s FA Cup showdown against Manchester United, which saw tensions reach a boiling point at the Emirates Stadium.
In Sunday’s high-stakes match, Manchester United claimed a dramatic 5-3 victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal and extra time. Bruno Fernandes initially gave United the lead, but the game took a turn when Diogo Dalot was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Arsenal capitalized, with Gabriel Magalhaes equalizing through a precise half-volley.
However, the drama didn’t stop there. Referee Andy Madley awarded Arsenal a penalty after Havertz went down, appearing to collide with Harry Maguire’s arm. The decision sparked a heated reaction from Maguire, who was visibly displeased. Cameras captured him shouting a three-word insult at Havertz: “You cheating s***house.” Maguire’s protest earned him a yellow card, as did Arsenal’s Gabriel, who also got involved in the argument.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard saw his penalty saved by Altay Bayindir, keeping the match finely balanced. In the subsequent shootout, Bayindir played the hero again, denying Havertz from the spot and securing victory for United.
After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over the result. “It’s incredible how we didn’t win the game,” Arteta remarked. “The dominance, the chances, the penalties—we didn’t capitalize. I couldn’t be prouder of the team’s performance, but we weren’t rewarded.”
The defeat added to Arsenal’s woes, with Gabriel Jesus suffering a potentially serious knee injury. Arteta admitted, “It’s a big worry. He left on a stretcher in significant pain. It doesn’t look good.”
Despite their dominance in the game, Arsenal was left to reflect on missed opportunities as United advanced in the competition.
