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Paul Scholes says Manchester United were 'lucky' to be awarded late penalty in 2-0 Europa League victory over Granada as he says Bruno Fernandes 'made a meal' and 'fooled the referee'

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says the Red Devils were 'lucky' to be awarded a late penalty during the 2-0 victory over Granada.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side looked like they were going to take a 1-0 lead back to Manchester, when they awarded a 90th minute penalty.

Granada midfielder Yan Eteki was judged to have obstructed Bruno Fernandes, who then tucked away the penalty.

Manchester United were awarded a late penalty for a foul on Bruno Fernandes by Yan Brice
Fernandes scored from the spot as the ball slipped through the hands of keeper Rui Silva
Paul Scholes felt Fernandes 'fooled' the referee and United were 'lucky' to get the penalty

It wasn't the best penalty by the Portuguese midfielder, but his shot spilled through the hands of goalkeeper Rui Silva, giving United a comfortable advantage going into the second-leg.