The incident occurred in the 42nd minute when Fernandes made contact with James Maddison’s shin, resulting in a straight red card ¹. However, many argue that it wasn’t a straight red card, considering Fernandes slipped into the challenge, making it a high challenge but not intentional ¹.
Fans and pundits have taken to social media to express their opinions, with some saying it was the right call due to the seriousness of the foul play, while others believe it was harsh ¹. The referee, Chris Kavanagh, deemed it serious foul play, but VAR review also concluded that the red card was warranted ².
This incident has significant implications for Manchester United, as Fernandes will now face a three-game Premier League suspension, missing matches against Aston Villa, Brentford, and West Ham ². He will, however, be eligible to play in Europa League matches during this time.
Some have pointed out that Fernandes’ slip was clear, and while he should know better, the red card might have been excessive ¹. This incident has added fuel to the debate about the consistency and accuracy of refereeing decisions in the Premier League.
*Upcoming Matches Fernandes Will Miss:*
– _Aston Villa vs. Manchester United_ (October 6)
– _Manchester United vs. Brentford_ (October 19)
– _West Ham vs. Manchester United_ (October 27) ²
*Fernandes’ Eligibility During Suspension:*
– Europa League matches against Porto and Fenerbahce
– Carabao Cup match against Leicester at the end of October ²
