Fans are split after Bruno Fernandes received a straight red card in the first half of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham on Sunday.
In the 42nd minute at Old Trafford, Fernandes was sent off for the first time in his United career after a challenge on Spurs’ James Maddison. The Portuguese midfielder made contact with Maddison’s shin in a high-studded tackle, which was deemed to be serious foul play by referee Chris Kavanagh. However, replays showed that Fkernandes appeared to slip before the challenge. vb
Kavanagh’s quick decision to show the red card sparked a heated debate on social media.
One fan wrote: “Bruno Fernandes slipped into this challenge and was sent off. This is not a straight red card. It is a high challenge, but the slip is so clear. He should know better, but shouldn’t be sent off for this.”
Another added: “Bruno Fernandes slips then doesn’t make much contact. I can see why the red was given, but it feels a bit harsh considering the slip.”
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A third commented: “It looks bad in slow motion, but Bruno slips before the challenge, which causes his motion into Maddison.”
However, others supported the referee’s decision.
One fan said: “That was poor from Bruno,” while another wrote: “Horrific challenge. It deserved the red.”
The Premier League Match Centre, which provides direct information from the VAR Hub and PGMOL experts, released a statement on the incident, confirming the decision.
“The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison,” the statement read. “VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call of serious foul play.”
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