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Bruno Fernandes: Alan Shearer Brands Man United Captain 'Pathetic' over Phil Foden Manchester City Red Card
Alan Shearer said Bruno Fernandes helped force Phil Foden’s dismissal and argued both players should have been shown red cards.
- On Sunday, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the Derby, with Phil Foden sent off in the 23rd minute during a first-half altercation at Old Trafford.
- Referee Michael Oliver dismissed Foden for kicking Bruno Fernandes, though Fernandes appeared to provoke the incident by kicking Foden while he was on the ground, prompting the midfielder's reaction.
- Former England captain Alan Shearer branded Fernandes 'pathetic,' arguing both players should have received red cards. Roy Keane agreed, stating 'Bruno's the one who's violent here,' not Foden.
- Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the second half, though Pro Ref later admitted the goal should have been disallowed for an offside position by Enzo Fernandez.
- The victory preserves City's 100 per cent Premier League record, while United continue to struggle following their poor start to the season and opening-game defeat.
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Bruno Fernandes accused of cheating in the Manchester Derby
Manchester City picked up a narrow win over Manchester United in the Derby on Sunday, and Phil Foden was sent off during the game. Former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has now ripped into Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, labelling the Portuguese international a cheat. He claimed that Fernandes was responsible for getting the Manchester […]
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