Ayden Heaven, an 18-year-old Manchester United defender, made a notable debut in the FA Cup against Fulham, replacing Leny Yoro. His performance, particularly against Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, has earned him praise and potential more first-team appearances due to United's current defensive crisis. Coach Amorim comments on Heaven's relaxed demeanor, suggesting a need for guidance. Despite missing key players, United initially led with a Bruno Fernandes free-kick but ended up drawing 1-1, saved by impressive goalkeeping from David Raya that prevented further goals against Arsenal.
Replacing Leny Yoro at half-time, the 18-year-old slotted in as the left-sided central defender and fared fairly well especially when tasked with dealing with a returning Gabriel Martinelli for the Gunners.
Ayden's so relaxed. He seems so relaxed that sometimes he's too relaxed. But I think we have a player there, so now we have to control...
Despite being without a host of first-team players, including Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo, United took the lead on the stroke of half-time thanks to a brilliant free-kick from Bruno Fernandes.
Arsenal were, in the end, grateful to goalkeeper David Raya for a series of superb saves in the second half.
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