Manchester United’s squad was photographed arriving back at Manchester Airport on Sunday night following their exhilarating victory over Arsenal.
Arsenal hosted United in the FA Cup third round at the Emirates, with the Red Devils clinching their place in the next round by winning 5-3 on penalties after a captivating match.
Bruno Fernandes put United ahead early in the second half before calamity struck when Diogo Dalot was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card.
Gabriel equalized, and Arsenal had the opportunity to take the lead when Harry Maguire was deemed to have fouled Kai Havertz in the box, despite replays indicating minimal contact.
United’s substitute goalkeeper Altay Bayindir made a brilliant save to thwart Martin Odegaard’s penalty in normal time, and Ruben Amorim’s side held strong until the shootout, where the Turkish keeper again saved—this time from Kai Havertz—securing the Red Devils’ spot in round four.
At around 10 PM on Sunday, Amorim’s squad was spotted returning to Manchester, just off their thrilling win.
Manchester United’s squad was captured arriving at Manchester Airport on Sunday night.
United manager Ruben Amorim appeared upbeat after their FA Cup triumph against Arsenal.
Match-winner Joshua Zirkzee was seen being driven away while only Amorim paused for fans.
Several players were seen leaving the airport after their flight landed, with devoted United fans braving the cold to welcome their returning heroes.
Amorim took the time to sign autographs for those supporters before smiling as he departed in his black £180,000 electric Porsche Taycan Turbo Estate.
However, he was the only one to stop for fans, and when asked, he mentioned the players were tired and needed food and rest to prepare for their midweek match against Southampton on Thursday.
In fact, the squad returned nearly two hours later than planned due to the extra time and penalties in the FA Cup victory over the Gunners.
Several players were observed carpooling on their way home, giving fans a glimpse into which players are close friends.
South American teammates Lisandro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte were seen traveling in the Argentinian defender’s £350,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan.
Meanwhile, United’s young pair of Alejandro Garnacho, 20, and Amad Diallo, 22, were also together.
Several players were spotted sharing rides on their way home—such as Alejandro Garnacho (left) and Amad Diallo (right)—offering fans insight into their friendships.
South American duo Lisandro Martinez (left) and Manuel Ugarte (right) were seen leaving in the Argentinian’s £350,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan from Manchester Airport.
Matthijs de Ligt was seen smirking as he exited the airport in his £120,000 Range Rover.
Garnacho was behind the wheel, giving fans a glimpse of his £120,000 Range Rover.
Elsewhere, match-winner Joshua Zirkzee, who scored the crucial penalty, was driven away by an unknown person in another Range Rover.
Zirkzee’s decisive penalty marked a dramatic turnaround for the Netherlands international after he was cheered off when substituted midway through the first half two weeks ago against Newcastle.
Bruno Fernandes, who netted United’s opener on Sunday before scoring again in the shootout, drove home alone in his new £250,000 Bentley Bentayga Black Edition.
Meanwhile, Matthijs de Ligt, who has faced challenges since his £42.8 million summer transfer from Bayern Munich, exited the airport with a grin in his £120,000 Range Rover.
After United’s victory, Amorim praised his team for their hard-fought performance.
‘This win was crucial because it boosts our confidence, and with one player down, it’s really tough to press,’ he stated.
‘It’s very difficult to press a team like Arsenal with 11 players; imagine doing it with 10. Then you’re at a disadvantage, making it hard since they can control the game.’