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Christian Eriksen was named among the Brentford substitutes for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday
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#BREAKING Christian Eriksen returns to football eight months after cardiac arrest

#UPDATE Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to competitive football eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch, coming on as a substitute for Brentford against Newcastle on Saturday
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#UPDATE The 30-year-old was given a standing ovation by the crowd and both sets of players at the Brentford Community Stadium as he made his entrance early in the second half
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#UPDATE As Christian Eriksen made his much-anticipated return to Premier League football, Manchester United dropped points in their push for a top-four place with a 0-0 draw against Watford -- full wrap-up here from @JohnMWeaver1 #AFPSports u.afp.com/wAmE