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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Christian Eriksen admits Man Utd benefited from free-kick wall controversy

Bruno Fernandes bends the ball over the Arsenal wall to score for Manchester United - (Getty Images)

Manchester United benefited from a misjudgement by referee Anthony Taylor in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford, midfielder Christian Eriksen has admitted.

Bruno Fernandes scored a stunning free-kick just before half-time to give United the lead against the run of play. But Arsenal’s wall appeared to be a long distance back from the ball, and Sky Sports’ analysis later confirmed that the defenders were lined up 11.2 yards away from the free-kick.

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