Watch Christian Eriksen’s nightmare miss for Man Utd from just yards out after Southampton stars’ heroic defending
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MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left stunned after Christian Eriksen missed a sitter in their clash with Southampton.
Eriksen, 30, missed a golden opportunity to put the Red Devils into the lead in the 18th minute following a brilliant save from Saints stopper Gavin Bazunu.
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Christian Eriksen missed a sitter in Manchester United’s clash with SouthamptonCredit: REX 
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The Dane couldn’t believe his horror missCredit: GETTY
The Denmark international failed to find the back of the net from seven yards out with the goal at his mercy.
Eriksen’s tame right-footed effort was stopped by Bazunu and sent United fans into a tizzy.
One tweeted: “Eriksen missed a sitter.”
Another said: ” Eriksen missed an easy chance lol.”
And another said: “How has Eriksen missed that.”
One remarked: “[Anthony] Elanga sure I expected him to miss, but Eriksen aowa. Please score FFS.”
Another chimed in: “Damn that was a madness.”
One irate Red Devil said: “Eriksen worse how’s he missed.”
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Eriksen would’ve bagged his first goal for United had he converted the easy opportunity – although his miss mattered little as a second-half strike from Bruno Fernandes saw Erik ten Hag’s men run out 1-0 winners at St Mary’s.
The Dane has yet to find the back of the net in his three competitive appearances since joining United as a free agent in the summer.
Upon signing for the club, he said: “I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling.
“I have seen Erik’s work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. It is clear that he is a fantastic coach.
“Having spoken with him and learned more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future.
“I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.”
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