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Foden sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes

MUNManchester United0 – 1Manchester CityMCI

Sunday, 13 September 2026 · 2026-27 · 23'

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What happened

After an untidy tangle, Phil Foden kicked out into Bruno Fernandes' body. Michael Oliver showed a straight red and VAR confirmed it after a quick check. City played more than an hour with ten men and still won.

On the pitch: Red card: Foden, violent conduct
VAR: VAR confirmed
Benefited: MUN Manchester United
Harmed: MCI Manchester City

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

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Reaction

Accepted the red card was justified but argued Fernandes should also have been sent off.
Enzo Maresca · Man City head coach · source

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Officials & their calls

RefereeMichael OliverCorrectcareer on file: 5 err · 71%VARMatt DonohueCorrectcareer on file: 5 err · 69%Assistant VARBlake AntrobusCorrectcareer on file: 2 err · 71%

What the fans thought

Meltdown75

121 of 1423 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Manchester United fans. Main gripes: offside and red card.

“Firstly, the red card. I see no world in which Bruno's action was anything more than a yellow (which was missed) and no world in which Foden's action wasn't a red. Secondly, the goal. Enzo clearly tried to play the ball …” · 1 upvotes

“Regardless of the ref just awful from Man U against 10. Never threatened until that Mbuemo chance” · 1 upvotes · NEW fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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