Shearer brands Bruno Fernandes 'pathetic' over Foden red card

Alan Shearer has called Bruno Fernandes' role in Phil Foden's derby red card 'pathetic' — and says both deserved the same punishment.

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What happened. Bruno Fernandes went down after contact with Phil Foden in Sunday's Manchester derby, kicking out at the winger on the floor. Foden was sent off while Fernandes escaped punishment, and Manchester United went on to lose the derby.

• Shearer said Fernandes' fall was 'pathetic' and helped get Foden sent off
• Shearer argued both players deserved the same punishment
• Fernandes faced personal criticism after the game

“I thought the way Bruno Fernandes went down was pathetic.”

— Alan Shearer

The flashpoint adds scrutiny on Fernandes after a derby defeat for Manchester United.

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