FC Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd: Ten-Man Red Devils Capitulate in Denmark, Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla: Trossard & Saka net for the Gunners Manchester United sunk to the bottom of Group A in the ongoing UEFA Champions League season, after a shock 4-3 defeat away to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night.
Summer signing Rasmus Hojlund continued his brilliant run in Europe’s elite club competition as he netted a brace to give the Red Devils the lead, before the game practically turned on its head in favour of the hosts when Marcus Rashford received a straight red card for a dangerous lunge.
The hosts quickly made their numerical advantage count as Mohamed Elyounoussi and a penalty from Diogo Goncalves brought Copenhagen level before half-time.
Manchester United got a spot-kick of theirs which skipper Bruno Fernandes converted in the 70th minute, but the Red Devils once again failed to hold on to their advantage as FC Copenhagen scored twice in the space of five minutes to snatch the victory late on.
The Red Devils now need to get results against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray, if they hope to make it into the next round of the competition.
In our second fixture of the evening, Arsenal put themselves in firm position to reach the knockout rounds of the UCL after they defeated Spanish La Liga Sevilla 2-0 at the Emirates stadium. The Gunners got the opener just before the half-hour mark, following a lovely build-up. Jorginho’s through pass located Bukayo Saka, who then squared the ball across the area with Leandro Trossard firing home.
Mikel Arteta’s men increased their advantage in the upon resumption of the second half as Gabriel Martinelli put the impressive Bukayo Saka through on goal with a fine pass. The England forward then beat his marker before slotting home as the Gunners made it nine points from four group games.
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FULL-TIME: FC Copenhagen 4-3 Manchester United FULL-TIME: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 4-3 Manchester United (R. Bardghi) 88′ MIN: 17 year-old teen Roony Bardghi fires a stunning strike to put the hosts in front for the first time.
GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 3-3 Manchester United (L. Lerager) 83′ MIN: Lukas Lerager atones for the penalty he gave away, as he brings the hosts level.
GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 2-3 Manchester United (B. Fernandes) 70′ MIN: Bruno Fernandes scores from the spot and United regain the lead. PENALTY!!! To Manchester United 68′ MIN: Lukas Lerager handles the ball in the box and the center referee blows for a penalty.
GOOOAAALLL!!! Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla (B. Saka) 64′ MIN: Bukayo Saka extends Arsenal’s advantage.
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY: FC Copenhagen 2-2 Manchester United SECOND HALF UNDERWAY: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla
HALF-TIME: FC Copenhagen 2-2 Manchester United HALF-TIME: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla
GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 2-2 Manchester United (D. Goncalves) 45+9′ MIN: Diogo Goncalves converts from twelve yards. PENALTY!!! To FC Copenhagen 45+7′ MIN: The referee awards a spot-kick to the hosts, following a handball in the box.
GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 1-2 Manchester United (M. Elyounousi) 45′ MIN: The hosts pull one back through Mohamed Elyounousi. RED CARD!!! Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) 43′ MIN: Marcus Rashford is sent off for dangerous play.
GOOOAAALLL!!! Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla (L. Trossard) 29′ MIN: Jorginho plays a splitting pass through the Sevilla defense. Bukayo Saka squares the ball across goal and Leandro Trossard puts it away for the opener.
GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 0-2 Manchester United (R. Hojlund) 28′ MIN: Alejandro Garnacho’s shot is saved by the goalkeeper but Rasmus Hojlund tucks home the rebound.
GOOOAAALLL!!! FC Copenhagen 0-1 Manchester United 3′ MIN: Scott McTominay’s cross is put away by Rasmus Hojlund to give the Red Devils the lead.
KICK-OFF: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla
KICK-OFF: FC Copenhagen 0-0
Manchester United The Red Devils eked out a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Danish powerhouse on Matchday Three, and will be looking for another win to put themselves in contention for a place in the knockout rounds. The hosts however, must avoid a defeat to stand a chance of making the latter stages.
In our second simultaneous fixture, Arsenal will take on the reigning Europa League kings in another tough encounter. Mikel Arteta’s men edged the Andalusians at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan and will maintain top spot if they get another three points in North London.
