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Phil Foden sent off in Manchester Derby, VAR upholds red

sportsSep 13, 202638323

Phil Foden was shown a straight red card after 23 minutes at Old Trafford for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes, and referee Michael Oliver sent the Manchester City midfielder down the tunnel. Replays appeared to show Fernandes kick Foden in the back first while Foden was on the floor, but Fernandes did not receive a booking. The incident was reviewed by the video assistant referee, who confirmed the on-field decision as violent conduct. Foden, 26, became only the second City player sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby, the first since Bernardo Corradi in December 2006. Pundits were divided: Wayne Rooney called it not a red, Danny Murphy and Paul Robinson said Foden deserved a red for kicking out, Gary Neville suggested Fernandes should at least have been booked, and Roy Keane said Fernandes was the more violent party. BBC Sport's Dale Johnson noted changes in guidance on violent conduct and said the VAR cannot intervene on an incident it deems a yellow for Fernandes rather than violent conduct.

Haris
@afcmhr.bsky.social

Matt Donohue was the VAR official who made the error in the Manchester Derby today in regards to the goal being allowed. Donohue is a former Spurs season ticket holder and is not allowed to officiate Arsenal games. This is his 5th confirmed error as a VAR official since 2024.

5026d ago
Goonraeg1

Stupid is what stupid does

Life Sucks Wear A Helmet1

I mean they let a Spurs fan be a ref, that’s on them

Premier League News
@plnews.bsky.social

Phil Foden is only the second Manchester City player to be sent off against Manchester United in the Premier League, and first since Bernardo Corradi in 2006. (Opta)

1326d ago
Balderdash
@balderdash.bsky.social

The Manchester derby also known as the ‘Which Fernandes(z) is the biggest arsehole?’ rivalry.

1726d ago
J Gregort Coffeeheimer
@gregianjohnson.bsky.social

“Manchester United’s first shot on target since Phil Foden was sent off.” That’s in the 69th minute. Foden was sent off on 23 minutes. Not great, Bob.

1226d ago
J Gregort Coffeeheimer1

United look pedestrian at moving the ball or pedestrian at running into space. Was same on Thursday night even though they won. To trust the process there needs to be signs of one. Worrying.

FPL Hippie
@fplhippie.bsky.social

Phil Foden, explaining to his teammates what happened earlier #fpl

1226d ago
ESPN FC
@espnfc-m.bsky.social

PHIL FODEN IS SHOWN A DIRECT RED CARD FOR KICKING OUT AT BRUNO FERNANDES 😳 This is the Manchester Derby!

1026d ago
Fran W6

You conveniently forget to mention that Fernandes fouled Foden and then kicked him when he was on the ground. It should’ve been a red card for each player.

neveratrueword.bsky.social3

That should have been 2 reds. Fernandez initiated that. What’s the point of VAR if it doesn’t intervene when there’s a clear injustice.

mrmm88.bsky.social1

This game shows corruption .. again. Oliver corrupt. VAR corrupt. Ruining game.

Quoting this
Kyle Carr4

I know I know the second person always gets caught and in trouble. But I do think Foden’s reaction was reasonable

Nathan Phillips
@nathanphillips.bsky.social

I have a sneaky feeling there's another red card in this Manchester derby

1426d ago
Aaron Lerner
@aaronclerner.bsky.social

From the ref cam view, Michael Oliver doesn’t appear to see Bruno Fernandes deliberately kick Phil Foden in the back because his vision may have been obscured at the precise moment. So it’s a VAR failure, then. They’ve got to send him to the monitor to have a look at Bruno’s kick himself.

1526d ago
Pete Paphides
@petepaphides.bsky.social

[FOOTBALL SPOILER] . . . . . . . . . Should Phil Foden feel happy that his sending off didn't cost Man City the game or worried that they did better without him?

826d ago
Sachin Nakrani
@sachinnakrani.bsky.social

Phil Foden will be gutted right now but what a story to tell the grandkids: I got sent off in a Manchester derby for two-footing their captain in the chest. Eat that Denis Law.

1326d ago
AlexHilton1

And once again Fernandes gets away scot-free.

Ian1

He blew it, should have went full tilt at his bollocks.

Dale Johnson
@dalejohnsonbbc.bsky.social

Analysis of Manchester City's winner against Manchester United. A situation where there was no logical explanation to come to the conclusion that there was no offside offence by Enzo Fernandez. 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

1126d ago
Quoting this
Viktor Fagerström4

"Contact has been made with Manchester United this evening to acknowledge what we deem is an error of judgement” good process guys

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)
@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com

🚨💥 Manchester City win the Derby at Old Trafford against United despite being with 10 men since minute 23! Haaland scores his 9th Manchester Derby goals. Only 4 points in 4 games for United, all wins for Man City. Who’s been your Man of the Match? ✨

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1126d ago
ET Heisenberg
@utdheisenberg.bsky.social

This time last year Phil Foden was out with his ma painting St George’s flags on roundabouts… Today he’s been sent off in the Manchester Derby for kicking an immigrant. 😉😂 An odious little individual.

1126d ago
Pardeep Cattry
@pcattry.bsky.social

Bruno Fernandes got away with one there but Phil Foden honestly did one of the silliest things we'll see all week

1226d ago
Graham MacAree
@grahammacaree.com

did phil foden deserve to be sent off? did bruno fernandes deserve to be sent off? yes, because they play for manchester city and manchester united. this isn't hard

926d ago
3 sources
bbc.co.ukFoden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?unitedinfocus.comMark Clattenburg reacts to Phil Foden’s red card in Manchester derby, clear verdict but one’s ‘lucky’cityxtra.co.ukRevealed: Michael Oliver and VAR Outlook on Phil Foden Red Card Challenge in Manchester Derby

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