Phil Foden sent off in Manchester derby for wild kick on Bruno Fernandes
Foden become the first Manchester City player to be sent off in the derby since 2006
In the 23rd minute of the Manchester derby, Phil Foden was sent off for kicking Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. This marked the first red card for a Manchester City player in the fixture since 2006. The incident occurred midway through an even first half. Fernandes challenged Foden near the touchline, causing him to fall to the ground.
Foden, angered by the challenge, kicked out at Fernandes with both feet while lying on the ground, making contact with the Portuguese player. The 26-year-old received a straight red card from referee Michael Oliver, who saw a "kick out into the body of Bruno" from Foden. VAR confirmed the red card, deeming it a clear violation. Despite Fernandes' initial kick on Foden, he was not penalized for his actions.
Former Manchester United defenders Gary Neville and Roy Keane expressed surprise and disappointment at Fernandes' lack of punishment, suggesting he could have been sent off as well. Micah Richards, a former Manchester City defender, agreed that Fernandes was the instigator and that Foden's response was unfortunate but justified.
This was Foden's first red card in 228 Premier League appearances, and it was City's first in the fixture since 2006.
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