Man United fans claim they ‘don’t understand what is a penalty anymore’ as Bayern Munich are awarded a spot-kick after Christian Eriksen is harshly penalised for handball

• Bayern appealed for a penalty after Upamecano’s header hit Eriksen on the arm 
• A spot kick was awarded to the German champions following a VAR review 
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Manchester United fans have slammed the decision to award Bayern Munich a penalty during their Champions League tie after Christian Eriksen was penalised for handball.

Bayern Munich appealed for a spot kick after Dayot Upamecano’s header from a corner struck the arm of the Danish midfielder.

Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg initially opted against awarding a penalty to the German champions, who were leading 2-1 after goals from Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry.

The official changed his decision following a VAR review, with Harry Kane putting Bayern 3-1 up by converting the penalty in the group stage clash.

Man United fans criticised the awarding of the penalty, noting the short distance between Upamecano and Eriksen. 

Bayern Munich were awarded a penalty after Christian Eriksen was adjudged to have handled

The penalty was awarded by referee Glenn Nyberg following a VAR review of the incident

Harry Kane scored from the spot to give Bayern Munich a 3-1 advantage on the night

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‘Can’t believe they gave that penalty…are we actually cursed?’ one fan wrote on social media. 

‘I def don’t understand why makes a penalty anymore,’ added another.

‘3-1, Kane penalty, was slightly harsh decision for handball,’ wrote a third.

Another fan, however, suggested Eriksen had been at fault for giving the ball away in the build-up to the incident.

‘Eriksen lost the ball very clumsily before the penalty situation,’ a tweet read.

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