Manchester City's Phil Foden was sent off following a clash with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the Manchester derby, a match the BBC reported City won. Enzo Maresca said both players should have been dismissed.
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Key facts
- Phil Foden was sent off after a clash with Bruno Fernandes, according to Sky Sports.
- The incident occurred during the Manchester derby between Manchester City and Manchester United.
- Enzo Maresca said both Foden and Fernandes should have been sent off.
- The BBC described the match as a Manchester City derby victory.
Phil Foden was sent off during the Manchester derby after a clash with Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, according to Sky Sports.
The dismissal came in a fixture between Manchester City and Manchester United, which the BBC described as ending in a derby victory for City.
Enzo Maresca said he believed both Foden and Fernandes should have been sent off in the encounter, the BBC reported. Only Foden was dismissed, according to the available reporting.
Further details of the timing of the incident and the referee’s decision-making were not specified in the sources available.
Why it matters
Derby matches between Manchester City and Manchester United are among the most closely watched fixtures in English football, and a red card can affect both the result and wider competition. A public suggestion that an opponent should also have been dismissed adds to scrutiny of refereeing decisions in high-profile games.
Frequently asked questions
Who was sent off in the Manchester derby?
Phil Foden of Manchester City was sent off after a clash with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, according to Sky Sports.
What did Enzo Maresca say about the incident?
According to the BBC, Enzo Maresca believes both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off in the derby.
What was the result of the match?
The BBC referred to the game as Manchester City's derby victory against Manchester United.
Timeline
- Fernandes and Foden should have been sent off – Maresca
BBC Sport: Enzo Maresca believes both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off in Manchester City's derby victory against Manchester United.
- Foden SENT OFF after clash with Bruno Fernandes!
Sky Sports News: Phil Foden SENT OFF after clash with Bruno Fernandes!