Man United captain Bruno Fernandes sent off after dangerous challenge in heavy loss to Tottenham
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes walks off the pitch after receiving the red card for a foul during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Credit: AP/Dave Thompson
MANCHESTER, England — Bruno Fernandes was sent off after a dangerous challenge on James Maddison in Manchester United's Premier League defeat against Tottenham on Sunday.
The United captain was shown a straight red in the 42nd minute at Old Trafford.
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.
United trailed 1-0 at halftime after Brennan Johnson's goal in the third minute.
It got worse for United after the break when Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke sealed a 3-0 win for Spurs.
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