Man Utd favourite at risk of suspension over brawl in heated FA Cup clash | OneFootball

Manuel Ugarte could face retrospective action from the Football Association for his role in an on-field brawl during Manchester United's dramatic FA Cup triumph over Arsenal on Sunday.

The excitement boiled over midway through the second half when Arsenal were awarded a penalty for an alleged foul on Kai Havertz by Harry Maguire, who was furious at the decision. United's angst escalated to a multi-player brawl, of which Ugarte and Havertz found themselves the centre.

Havertz ended up on the floor after a clash with Ugarte, who appeared to thrust his head towards the Arsenal forward. While the contact was minimal, the FA will have to question Ugarte's intentions.

As there was no VAR in operation - the system will not be used until the fifth round of the FA Cup - Ugarte's action was not reviewed and appears to have been missed by the on-field official, who did not show the midfielder a yellow card.

Havertz, who was also spotted with his hand around Ugarte's throat, was shown a yellow card, suggesting the referee clocked the German's actions and handed out what he felt was the appropriate punishment.

If Ugarte's alleged headbutt was missed, it could spark an investigation which may lead to a suspension for the summer signing, who has won United fans over in recent weeks with his ruthless attitude during games.

"When we have the ball, it's a game and when we don't, it's a fight," Ugarte wrote on social media after the match. "Let's keep it going always together."