'Good job': Joshua Zirkzee seriously impressed with one Man United player in win over Arsenal
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When Ruben Amorim originally announced that Altay Bayindir would start for Manchester United instead of Andre Onana against Arsenal in the FA Cup, it was perceived as a boost for Mikel Arteta's side.
Bayindir hasn't been poor when he's played at Old Trafford by any means, but as was the case under Erik ten Hag as Man United manager, Onana is clear number one.
That's unlikely to change on the back of Bayindir's heroics against Arsenal, but he certainly earned his spot between the sticks against Leicester City in the next round.
Bayindir was excellent in all facets of his game, he did well in his high-claims under the pressure of Arsenal's set-pieces, and his shot-stopping was also phenomenal.
A real victory for the Turkey international, and one that Joshua Zirkzee recognised after the game.
Altay Bayindir pens message to Man United fans after beating Arsenal
Following the conclusion of the United's penalty shootout win at the Emirates Stadium, Bayindir took to Instagram to celebrate the win.
The goalkeeper uploaded five pictures from the win, with his penalty save in the 90 minutes against Martin Odegaard as the leading photo.
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Alongside the pictures, Bayindir wrote: "A victory to remember! We never gave up until the end.
"We will keep fighting for this badge and achieving victories together, thanks to the passion of our fans."
As you may expect, a host of Bayindir's club and international teammates replied, including both Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho.
Zirkzee actually wrote his praise for Bayindir in Turkish, a four-word message that translated to: "Good job big brother."
Garnacho was similarly impressed writing "WHAT A HERO."
Ruud van Nistelrooy waiting to end Man United’s FA Cup run
Analysing the game, pundit Micah Richards shared his thoughts on Arsenal's penalty, the one that Bayindir saved in normal time.
Harry Maguire was furious with Kai Havertz for how he went down in the United box, with Bayindir eventually providing justice, at least from a United point of view.
And on that theme, Gary Lineker called for a football law change after watching a dramatic FA Cup tie at the Emirates.
A brilliant night for Amorim, Bayindir, Bruno Fernandes, and all of United's players in truth.
United are heading back to Old Trafford with their dreams of retaining the FA Cup still very much alive, a mission Ruud van Nistelrooy will be aiming to end in the fourth round.
