Man United’s Fernandes took an unusual decision to face questions after his red card against Spurs

By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:35 AM CDT Sunday, Sep. 29, 2024 Last Modified: 1:31 PM CDT Sunday, Sep. 29, 2024

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes said he didn't deserve to be sent off for a dangerous challenge on James Maddison in Manchester United's Premier League defeat against Tottenham on Sunday.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes said he didn’t deserve to be sent off for a dangerous challenge on James Maddison in Manchester United’s Premier League defeat against Tottenham on Sunday.

The United captain was shown a straight red in the 42nd minute at Old Trafford.

“Nobody wants to be sent off, it’s not a good feeling,” said Fernandes, who took the unusual decision of stepping up for post-match interviews following his dismissal. “I didn’t go with the studs. It’s never a red card. Even James Maddison when he gets up he said it’s not a red card.”

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes walks off the pitch after receiving the red card for a foul during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Fernandes appeared to slip when attempting a tackle in Tottenham’s half — but then raised his foot and caught Maddison on the shin in a studs-up challenge.

Referee Christopher Kavanagh immediately brandished a red card.

“If this is a red card we have to look at many other incidents,” Fernandes said. “It is a foul. There is not much contact. If he (the referee) wants to give me a yellow, I agree. I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t call him to the screen.”

According to Opta, which provides statistics for the league, Fernandes became the fourth United captain to be sent off in a Premier League game at Old Trafford.