Kai Havertz misses a golden opportunity from close range in clash with Man Utd

Kai Havertz skied an attempt from close range in Arsenal's FA Cup third round clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

After a tepid first half, the game exploded into life after the interval with Bruno Fernandes giving his side the lead at the Emirates.

Shortly after United were reduced to ten men when Diogo Dalot was shown a second yellow card for a mistimed challenge on Mikel Merino.

Mikel Arteta's side quickly utilised their advantage and Gabriel put the Gunners back on level terms with a deflected volley.

Havertz found himself at the heart of the action when referee Andrew Madley pointed to the spot after he ruled Harry Maguire had brought Havertz down inside the box.

The decision proved highly contentious among the United players, and a melee subsequently broke out between the two teams that saw Havertz knocked off his feet.

Martin Odegaard stepped up to take the spot kick but was denied by a fine save from Altay Bayindir as the game remained level.

Arsenal continued to press in their hunt for an equaliser. and looked to have a golden opportunity to take the lead when the ball dropped for Havertz inside the six-yard box with just minutes remaining.

The former Chelsea forward brought the ball down deftly but improbably blasted his subsequent strike flying over the crossbar, with the game ultimately progressing into extra time.

Havertz evening would ultimately go from bad to worse as the game remained level and was decided by a penalty shootout.

The 25-year-old was the only player to miss his spot kick as United went through to FA Cup fourth round.