Close Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford comments over Manchester United future Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Email I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While Ruben Amorim said that he instantly felt “today was our day”, Mikel Arteta now has to figure out what next for Arsenal’s season. So much for the FA Cup losing its meaning. This defiant penalty shoot-out victory for 10-man Manchester United could have significant consequences for the campaigns of both clubs. For Amorim, it only fosters momentum and a greater sense of unity after last Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool

These are the types of outcomes and struggles that serve as the foundation for greater things. Amorim would call these “sufferings” necessary, especially for redemptive match-winning heroes Altay Bayindir and Joshua Zirkzee. Meanwhile, United’s day brought an end to Arsenal’s week, up to Gabriel Jesus’ injury. Mikel Arteta’s squad could only draw 1-1 with Brighton in the Premier League, lose 2-0 at home to Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and now lose 5-3 in penalties to exit the FA Cup third round following a very frustrating 1-1 draw.

As with the defeat to Newcastle, this was another case of squandered opportunities, with Arsenal desperate for a finisher; Martin Odegaard’s missed penalty would have sufficed.