Bruno Fernandes

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English football’s refereeing chief Howard Webb says Bruno Fernandes’ incorrect red card against Tottenham Hotspur was not overturned on the day because the video assistant referee (VAR) mistakenly thought the decision did not meet the threshold for an on-field review. Manchester United captain Fernandes was sent off late in the first half of his side’s 3-0 home defeat against Spurs on September 29, when his team were only 1-0 down, for a challenge on James Maddison, but United successfully appealed the decision and the red card was overturned. The VAR audio from the fixture...

The overturning of the Portuguese's red card — at the third attempt — proves the pursuit of 'perfect' decision-making is a fallacy

Manchester United have successfully appealed Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Fernandes, 30, has had his three-game suspension lifted after the Football Association (FA) upheld United’s claim of “wrongful dismissal”. The midfielder was sent off for serious foul play after tripping James Maddison with a knee-high tackle three minutes before half-time in the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford. The club’s successful appeal means that the Portuguese playmaker is available for United’s upcoming Premier League games against Aston Villa,...

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Manchester United met Bruno Fernandes last week to discuss his future, with the club making clear they want him to stay and the midfielder expressing a desire to remain at Old Trafford. Fernandes and his entourage joined members of United’s football leadership team at the club’s Carrington training ground for a lengthy conversation, during which it was underlined that the INEOS-led regime intend to continue building around its 29-year-old captain. The Portugal international was seeking clarity on United’s direction and whether their ambition matches his — to be central to a...

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United’s players sharing penalty duties illustrates the “team spirit” within the squad. United defeated Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to goals from two penalty kicks, with captain Bruno Fernandes converting the first spot kick before allowing team-mate Marcus Rashford to take, and score, the second. Fernandes is United’s primary penalty taker, but the captain has occasionally allowed teammates the opportunity to score from the spot. “This shows the team spirit,” Ten Hag told TNT Sports after the match.

A ragged attacking performance was just about enough to beat Forest but bigger tests await

Unable to do what he thrives at, Fernandes' weakness has come to the fore while he is not the attacking conduit he has been in the past

Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s FA Cup fifth-round tie at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, with Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane also doubts. All three players played 90 minutes in United’s Premier League loss to Fulham on Saturday but manager Erik ten Hag provided a fitness update on Tuesday ahead of the side’s trip to the City Ground. “We have some question marks in our squad,” Ten Hag told United’s official TV station, MUTV. “Harry Maguire will not be available. Bruno is doubtful. Also, Rapha Varane is doubtful. We have to watch and see what we...

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Bruno Fernandes's injury-time winner eases the pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag... for now, at least