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Alan Shearer and Ian Wright disagree over whether Manchester United free-kick should have been given

Alan Shearer and Ian Wright were in disagreement over whether the free-kick that led to Bruno Fernandes' winner for Manchester United against Liverpool should have been awarded.

With the sides level at 2-2 in the closing stages of the FA Cup fourth round tie at Old Trafford, referee Craig Pawson gave United a free-kick just outside the area for a challenge from Liverpool's Fabinho on Edinson Cavani.l

Newcastle legend Shearer felt that it was the correct decision, saying that Fabinho's knee went 'through the back' of Cavani.

Alan Shearer and Ian Wright disagreed over a free-kick given to Manchester United

Alan Shearer and Ian Wright disagreed over a free-kick given to Manchester United

Liverpool's Fabinho was penalised for a challenge on Manchester United's Edinson Cavani
Bruno Fernandes took the free-kick and scored it as United won 3-2 and went through

Should that have been a free-kick for Manchester United?