Bruno Fernandes picked up a red card while playing for Manchester United in the game week 6 of the Premier League. The Red Devils were playing host to Tottenham. They were already on the backfoot 3 minutes into the 90. Brennan Johnson scored for the away side. Then, the Man Utd captain ended up picking up a straight red. So, their chances of coming back into the game were now minimal. Spurs ended up taking advantage of the situation. As a result, they managed to score twice in the second half. The match ended with a 0-3 score line.
Why was Bruno Fernandes sent off?
The 30-year-old was trying to stop James Maddison from carrying the ball further. But, he ended up catching the Spurs man on his leg. The Man Utd captain was slipping as he went into the challenge. But, his boot was still higher and he ended up catching the opponent. As a result, Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight by the referee on the 42nd minute. Then, Manchester United were down to 10 for the rest of the game. The hosts ended up losing the game and now sit on 13th place in the league table. They have managed to secure merely 7 points in 6 games.
Man Utd win appeal
The 30-year-old was facing a very serious consequence for his actions. He was facing a 3-game suspension for his harsh challenge. The Red Devils went on to make an appeal for the decision. At the same time, even Bruno Fernandes told BBC that it was never a red card. As per the latest reports, Man Utd have won their appeal. So, the captain would be available for all their next 3 games. But, it does not undo their big defeat at home. They will have to seriously up their game and make a come back now.
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