Webb: Foden red justified, Fernandes escaped yellow

Pro Ref chief Howard Webb backs Phil Foden's Manchester derby red card but reveals Bruno Fernandes should have been cautioned.

What happened. Howard Webb supported the decision to send off Phil Foden for violent conduct in the Manchester derby. Webb also revealed that Bruno Fernandes should have been cautioned for a 'petulant' kick but VAR could not intervene.

• Foden kicked out at Fernandes after being fouled by the Man Utd captain.
• Fernandes escaped punishment despite initiating the incident with a kick.
• VAR discussed a possible penalty for Man Utd during the review.

“Who has been sent off and for what?”

— VAR official Matt Donohue

The incident highlights VAR's limitations in retrospectively punishing players for off-ball actions.

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