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Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United showed a “different spirit” in Sunday’s FA Cup third round win over Arsenal, compared to last month’s Premier League defeat to the Gunners.
combined In a 2–0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium in early December, conceding goals from both corners. It marked the start of a difficult period for the team in which set-piece shortcomings were repeatedly exposed.
But Amorim’s side started 2025 with a much-improved performance against Liverpool at Anfield and then went on to win. Throw Arsenal out of the cup on penaltiesDespite playing an hour with only ten players in extra time after sending off Diogo Dalot.
“I think we, especially in the first half, played better than in the first game (against Arsenal). We were better at set-pieces, more aggressive. We show a different spirit even with ten men. We are improving. That aspect,” he said.
“I think we had a lot of difficulties early in the game controlling the game with the ball and then we suffered, not big chances, but we suffered running after the ball, especially to change the game, to win the first push. Arsenal’s.
“But then we can take this moment, we can take the game to a different level when we talk about aggression. And that’s a very good thing. We managed to score and then I thought at that moment we Could improve with the ball, but with (the player) sending (it) was really difficult for us and then we all defended very well together, with some chances. Armory.
“The players were really tired, but I felt from the first minute that today was our day. And I also felt the connection with our fans, our staff. It was a very good day for us in that aspect. We need to do better. The way we play football.”
