Foden’s red card sparks controversy in Manchester derby
Phil Foden was shown a straight red for kicking Bruno Fernandes in the early Manchester United–City derby at Old Trafford, with VAR upholding the decision. Fernandes escaped a card, and Foden becomes only the second City player to be sent off in a PL Manchester derby (after Bernardo Corradi in 2006). Pundits and fans were split on whether it was a red or if Fernandes should have been punished as well, turning the incident into a major talking point with potential impact on the match.
