Altay Bayindir was the unlikely hero as Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Manchester United are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Bruno Fernandes put the visitors ahead after some good work from Alejandro Garnacho to tee up the United captain.

Arsenal host historic rivals, and FA Cup holders, Manchester United in the pick of the third-round ties at the Emirates Stadium today. The two teams have not been in the best form recently, but can put a smile back on the faces of their fans by progressing to the fourth round.

Arsenal host Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup in the highlight fixture of this weekend's cup games.

Check out our Manchester United vs. Arsenal how to watch guide to learn when they play and what free live streams are available ahead of kickoff.

Reigning FA Cup -holders Manchester United knocked out Arsenal after winning the penalty shoot-out 5-4 in what was a blockbuster third-round clash at the Emirates Stadium.

If you're tuning in for Arsenal vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup, you'll recognize the away side's blue kit. But, you might be wondering why Arsenal are wearing an all white outfit. The all-white shirt is Arsenal's special No More Red kit,

Arsenal vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup starts at 3 p.m. GMT on Jan. 12. This fixture takes place at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

Arsenal's Kai Havertz was the only one of the first four penalty takers to miss, before Zirkzee – booed off in a defeat by Newcastle United last month – stepped up to win the shootout 5-3.

Manchester United partied like it was 1999. It may have been a third-round FA Cup tie, rather than a semi-final, they may have won it on a penalty shoot-out rather than a Ryan Giggs wonder goal, but it was still a famous victory over Arsenal that will resonate.