The teenage rising star was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal following a strong challenge in the 85th minute of the tie, which the Gunners lost on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Cristiano Ronaldo has appreciated his fans and supporters around the world after his 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning season was voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

However, CAF later nullified the result after ruling that the match officials had wrongly proceeded directly to penalties without playing the mandatory 30 minutes of extra time.

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Thursday he was “here to do my job” as he insisted he needed “no assurances” over his future at Old Trafford.

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed “for their own good” as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.