What happened. Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 season following an incident with Phil Foden. A Premier League panel has now issued its verdict on the red card.

The red card came in the season's first Manchester derby.
The incident involved Manchester City's Phil Foden.
The panel's verdict follows a review of the sending-off.

The panel's ruling settles the debate over whether the Manchester United captain should have been dismissed.

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