MANCHESTER UNITED claimed “justice” was served as Kai Havertz's shootout miss sent Arsenal out of the FA Cup.
United's Harry Maguire appeared to call Havertz a 'cheat' during a mass brawl after Arsenal were awarded a penalty for the defender's challenge.
Martin Odegaard's kick was saved and ten-man United – who had Diogo Dalot sent off – took the third round to extra time and penalties.
After Havertz's shootout attempt was thwarted by United keeper Altay Bayindir, the Red Devils posted on X: “Justice”.
Havertz missed a number of big chances for his tame penalty.
His wife Sophia posted messages on Instagram with screenshots of vicious abuse and threats towards their unborn child.
She begged: “Men, please be more respectful. We are better than this.”
Bruno Fernandes scored a great opener in the 52nd minute for United.
But 100 seconds after Dalot saw red for a second booking, Gabriel leveled on 63 minutes.
Referee Andy Madley – without the help of VAR – controversially awarded a penalty to Maguire for a foul on Havertz.
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During the fight, Havertz went down holding his face after Manuel Ugarte appeared to push him away with his forehead – before Alejandro Garnacho shoved the German in the chest.
Posting a photo of himself and Maguire, Ugarte added: “When we have the ball it's a game and when we don't it's a fight.”
United boss Ruben Amorim, whose team will host Leicester in the fourth round, would not be drawn on his players' failures with Havertz.
He said: “The players told me it wasn't a penalty but let's move on.
“We are more resilient. More aggressive.
“We showed a different spirit. We are improving that aspect.
“The players were very tired, but today was our day. I felt a connection with the fans.”
United skipper Fernandes added: “With one player less we suffered and sacrificed a lot and in the end this is what you get.
“We want to celebrate it, but this is the moment when we have to back it up.f”
Turkish goalkeeper Bayindir was the United hero, saving Odegaard in the match and Havertz in the shootout.
The Gunners' misery was compounded by the tearful departure of striker Gabriel Jesus on a stretcher after 38 minutes.
Arteta said: “It doesn't look good. He was in quite a lot of pain.
“I love our team and I love how good they are and what they do because in 1,000 games you should lose one and it was probably this one.
“It's incredible.
“I bet on this team. Are we going to win big prizes? Don't know.
“But when you play this way, there are few teams in the world that can play at that level.”
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