Fernandes theatrics help send off Foden in Manchester derby

Bruno Fernandes' exaggerated reaction to Phil Foden's gesture got the City man sent off, then the United captain went missing against ten men.

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What happened. Bruno Fernandes' exaggerated reaction to a gesture from Phil Foden convinced referee Michael Oliver to send Foden off in the Manchester derby. Fernandes, the United captain, then struggled to make an impact against City's ten men.

• Wayne Rooney described the incident as 'more of a flick or a gesture'.
• Gary Neville said Fernandes 'helped his team-mates' with the reaction.
• Fernandes is the PFA Player of the Year but was accused of dark arts.

“More of a flick or a gesture”

— Wayne Rooney

The incident raises questions about Fernandes' conduct as Manchester United captain after a poor performance against ten-man City.

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