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Ex-Premier League referee gives verdict on Arsenal goal vs Manchester United

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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has offered on his verdict on Arsenal's controversial opener against Manchester United ruling it was the correct decision.

David de Gea went to ground in a heap after being caught by Fred during a tussle in the build-up to the Gunners corner in the first half, but as United only partially cleared, play continued and Emile Smith Rowe fired from outside the box into the net.

Despite protests from the hosts and a review from VAR, Martin Atkinson saw no wrongdoing in the goal despite the shot-stopper out of action on the floor.

There were calls for the goal to be chalked off for a similar ruling to how head injuries are officiated but Gallagher dismissed this claim.

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