In a closely contested Premier League match, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Arsenal, primarily aided by referee Anthony Taylor's measurement of Arsenal's defensive wall before Bruno Fernandes' successful free-kick. While Declan Rice managed to equalize for Arsenal, the match outcome was significantly influenced by Taylor allowing the Gunners to stand 11.2 yards away from the ball rather than the official 10 yards. Christian Eriksen acknowledged the referee's miscalculation as a key factor. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta conceded that Fernandes exploited the situation, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of football officiating.
“Very good, happy that the wall was about 15 metres away. You saw how far back they were and it was beneficial for us.” - Christian Eriksen
“He's been smart and he took advantage, that is football. He's been smarter than the ref. That's OK, they allowed him to do it.” - Mikel Arteta
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