Gary Lineker says Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini uses his elbow 'more than any player he has ever seen'

The towering Belgian was involved in incidents in both legs against Liverpool in the Europa League

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Marouane Fellaini protests after receiving a yellow card against Liverpool (Getty Images)

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Gary Lineker says that Manchester United's Maroaune Fellaini uses his elbows more than any player he has ever seen.

The towering Belgium midfielder escaped punishment during United's 2-0 first leg defeat by Liverpool in the Europa League after appearing to catch Emre Can with a flying elbow. The incident was played down by the Turkish midfielder.

Fellaini then appeared to use his elbow yet again in the second leg last night at Old Trafford, which ended 1-1, firstly catching Dejan Lovren and then catching Roberto Firmino.

Speaking as a pundit on BT Sport, former referee Howard Webb said that Fellaini should have been sent off for his elbow on the defender Lovren. Fellaini was booked for that incident (see below).

Lineker then added on Twitter last night:

Fellaini's United take on rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

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