Manchester United battled to a hard-fought point against Arsenal in controversial circumstances at Old Trafford, as Bruno Fernandes scored a free-kick over a defensive wall that seemed to have been incorrectly placed by referee Anthony Taylor.

A stunning double save from David Raya denied Bruno Fernandes a dramatic late winner for Manchester United against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Raya’s heroics salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at Old Trafford but its Premier League title looks all but out of reach with runaway leader Liverpool 15 points clear at the top of the standings.

Declan Rice cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick as Arsenal were held to a draw by Manchester United. Fernandes put United ahead just before half time by curling a free-kick past David Raya, whose positioning was suspect. Arsenal had dominated plenty of possession before that, but they had struggled to create many clear-cut chances.

Manchester United went into half-time with the advantage after Bruno Fernandes' free-kick against Arsenal in stoppage time

Drill a little deeper and there is more remarkable detail. United have scored before the interval in only seven of Amorim’s games – a total of 10 goals. They have held the lead on five occasions in first halves, squandering three of them.

Manchester United have tried to improve their fortunes at Old Trafford by making the teams swap ends at kick-off in their last three home games. Traditionally, United warm up before home games at the Stretford End, where their most vociferous fans are based, and prefer to shoot towards that end in the second half so they finish games strongly.

Ruben Amorim's side offered glimpses of their capabilities against Arsenal but were at their best when being brave

Passion off the pitch, passion on it. This showed how much people care about Manchester United. This was a good day for the club. The sun even came out.  Thousands of United fans protested against

Bruno Fernandes stepped up and scored from a free kick just outside Arsenal's penalty area to take the lead. Whether it was by design, switching off or what have you, David Raya gave the Red Devils captain all the space in the world to score. All he had to do was beat the wall, and he did just that sending Old Trafford into a frenzy.

Both turning their attentions back to European matters, Arsenal host PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg boasting a surely unassailable 7-1 lead from the first leg, while Man United welcome Real Sociedad for their Europa League return fixture after an opening 1-1 draw.

Manchester United played out a thrilling 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. The Red Devils started with a low block against the Gunners at Old Trafford, which effectively restricted their chances. United eventually broke the deadlock before half-time.

Manchester United fans deserve better from the team, manager Ruben Amorim said following their 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday after the day started with a protest from several thousand supporters outside Old Trafford.