With the memories of Newcastle United, where Zirkzee was jeered off the pitch by some of his supporters after being substituted in the 33rd minute, still surely fresh in his mind, it was a brave decision by Amorim to award the final penalty to the 23-year-old.

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.

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