Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 13 Sept 2026
Foden sent off in derby for kick at Fernandes
A flashpoint by the touchline turned the Manchester derby on its head as Phil Foden saw red.
Manchester United— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester CityCompetition
Manchester derby
Red card
Phil Foden
Opponent
Bruno Fernandes
Referee
Michael Oliver
What happened. Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes after a clash near the touchline left the Manchester United star on the floor. Referee Michael Oliver sent the Manchester City midfielder off, giving United an early advantage.
- Replays showed Foden aiming a kick at Fernandes' stomach
- Foden was stunned and waited as VAR checked the call
- Gary Neville said Foden could have no complaints
“It's a kick into the stomach there, he's not going to get away with that.”
— Gary Neville
City were left up against it in the derby after losing Foden to an early red card.
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