Man United’s Fernandes has red card ban overturned
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had a three-match suspension overturned by the Football Association following his red card against Tottenham on Sunday.
Unite ‘s appeal against wrongful dismissal was upheld by the governing body on Tuesday.
Fernandes, sent off for a dangerous tackle on James Maddison, was set to be suspended for the Premier League games against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham.
The Portugal international was shown a straight red in the 42nd minute against Spurs, with United going on to lose 3-0.
“Nobody wants to be sent off, it’s not a good feeling,” Fernandes said. “I didn’t go with the studs. It’s never a red card. Even James Maddison when he gets up he said it’s not a red card.”
Fernandes appeared to slip when attempting a tackle in Tottenham’s half — but then raised his foot and caught Maddison on the shin in a studs-up challenge.
Referee Christopher Kavanagh immediately brandished a red card.
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