Manchester United have won their appeal against the red card issued to their mid fielder Bruno Fernandes during their 0-3 loss against Tottenham on Sunday, September 29. Notably, Fernandes was sent off for a high tackle on James Maddison in the 42nd minute of the match as Spurs were leading by 1-0.
The United Captain appeared to slip and lunge in front of Maddison with his studs up. However, he failed to get hold of the ball and was shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh with the decision also being supported by VAR John Brooks.
Unhappy with the decision, United appealed against it and much to their delight, the Football Association (FA) overturned it allowing Fernandes to take the field for the Red Devils in their next three fixtures.
“Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United’s next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal. The midfielder was sent off for serious foul play during the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 29 September,” informed the FA through their X account.
Erik ten Hag under immense Pressure
Hence, the Portugal international will be seen in the next three matches of his Premier League club against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham. Fernandes’ return will be huge boost for the United manager Erik ten Hag who’s been under immense pressure following a rough start to the season.
Notably, United are tottering at 13th spot on the points table with two wins, a draw and three losses with seven points to their name. Earlier, the United Captain had also expressed his disapproval with the decision
“Apart from slipping going in, I don’t take him as everyone wants to see it. I don’t go with the studs, I take him with my ankle. It’s a clear foul but never a red card. That’s my feeling. Even Maddison, when he gets up, you can see in the imageâæ he just said, ‘It’s a foul but it’s never a red card’. That’s what he said,” Fernandes had told Sky Sports.
