Foden sent off for kick on Bruno in derby chaos

A straight red for lashing out at Bruno Fernandes lit up the Manchester derby — and the United captain walked away scot-free.

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What happened. Phil Foden was shown a straight red card in the first half of the Manchester derby for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes escaped punishment despite making contact with Foden near the touchline before the retaliation.

• Foden went to ground in a contest near the touchline before lashing out
• Fernandes swiped at the ball and kicked the back of Foden's body
• United's captain was not penalised for his part in the flashpoint

The dismissal leaves the derby shrouded in controversy over why only one player was punished.

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