<text>  Wayne Rooney admitted Manchester Uniteds quarter-final exit to Arsenal was hard to take as his wait for an FA Cup winners medal goes on. The England captain has never lifted the famous trophy, arriving at Old Trafford a matter of months after their last triumph in 2004. Rooney drew United level with a header from Angel di Marias perfect cross just four minutes after Nacho Monreal had given Arsenal the lead on 25 minutes. A downbeat Wayne Rooney applauds the fans after Manchester Uniteds FA Cup loss to Arsenal . Rooney talks to United assistant manager Ryan Giggs after the defeat at Old Trafford . Rooney had headed United level four minutes after theyd fallen behind to Nacho Monreals opener . But a weak backpass by Antonio Valencia led to former United player Danny Welbeck rounding goalkeeper David de Gea and slotting home Arsenals winner just after the hour mark. A bad night for Louis van Gaals men was compounded late on when Di Maria was shown a red card for manhandling referee Michael Oliver. Rooney told MUTV after the match: I want to win the Cup for and with the team; its not about me wanting to win the FA Cup. Thats why its so sad for us to get knocked out today, we knew wed have a great opportunity if wed won tonight. Rooney converted with a flying header from Angel di Marias perfect right-wing cross . Rooneys 29th minute goal was his 11th of the season for United in 26 outings . Manchester United fans hold up a banner in homage to Rooney during the match at Old Trafford . Reflecting on the game, he added: Were obviously disappointed. Going into half-time having equalised, we felt that wed create enough chances to win the game, but it wasnt to be. Conceding the second goal the way we did in the second-half meant that we were always chasing the game afterwards. They made it difficult for us and defended well. It was a close game, it could have gone either way. Mistakes happen, but its not nice when youre on the receiving end of one which costs you a goal. Louis van Gaal reflects on a disappointing night for United at Old Trafford as their hopes of silverware faded . To make matters worse, former United striker Danny Welbeck scored Arsenals second-half winner . Its a hard one to take, but we have to dust ourselves down and get ready for Sunday. United resume their bid to qualify for next seasons Champions League when they welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Arsenal have been drawn against either Bradford City or Reading in the Wembley semi-final, to be played on either April 18 or 19. 