Manchester City's Phil Foden was shown a straight red card in the 23rd minute of Sunday's Manchester derby for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes after the two playmakers clashed along the touchline.
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Phil Foden is sent off at Old Trafford after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. pic.twitter.com/A4JigAVEaS
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Phil Foden with a Red Card vs. Manchester United, 09/13/2026 pic.twitter.com/rdnsyZqgRz
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Referee Michael Oliver's on-field decision was quickly confirmed by the VAR despite protests from Foden and his Manchester City teammates.
The match was goalless at the time of the incident.
#MUNMCI – 23’
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The referee’s call of red card to Foden for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR.
REF: “Red card Phil Foden – kick out into the body of Bruno”.
VAR: “That looks like a clear red card to me. Looks to be a secondary movement. Confirming the red card for…
Foden is only the second City player to ever be sent off in a league derby against United, following Bernardo Corradi's dismissal in 2006.
