Bruno Fernandes Red Card Overturned: Man Utd Captain Available for Upcoming Matches

Bruno Fernandes' Red Card Overturned: Key Takeaways

Manchester United fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Bruno Fernandes is set to return for the club's next three Premier League fixtures. The midfielder had his controversial red card against Tottenham overturned following a successful appeal.

The Incident: What Happened?

During the match against Tottenham, Fernandes received a straight red card for a high challenge on James Maddison. Despite slipping, Fernandes caught Maddison on the lower leg, leading referee Chris Kavanagh to brandish the red card. This decision, confirmed by VAR, came amid a 1-0 deficit for United, who ultimately lost the match 3-0.

Fernandes' Reaction

In the aftermath of the match, Fernandes expressed his disagreement with the red card decision. Speaking to Sky Sports, he emphasized that while it was a foul, it did not warrant dismissal: "I don't go in with the studs; I take him with my ankle. It's a clear foul but never a red card. Even Maddison acknowledged it was a foul but not a red card."

Expert Opinions

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher weighed in on the matter, stating that a yellow card would have been a more fitting punishment. He opined, "It's a glancing blow down the leg. [Kavanagh] has an optical illusion; a more palatable decision would have been a yellow card."

Upcoming Matches for Manchester United

Thanks to the successful appeal, Fernandes will feature in the upcoming matches against:

• Aston Villa
• Brentford
• West Ham

Conclusion

Bruno Fernandes' overturning of the red card brings a sigh of relief to Manchester United, especially in light of their current performance. With upcoming matches against Aston Villa, Brentford, and West Ham, his presence on the pitch will be crucial as the team looks to bounce back from recent disappointments.

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