Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off during City’s derby win over Manchester United. Maresca argues Fernandes, United’s captain, should have received a red card for an incident in which he kicks out at Foden.
Maresca’s comments reflect a view that goes beyond the immediate result. While he discusses the situation involving Fernandes and Foden, the reporting from different outlets highlights the same core claim: that the moment warrants dismissals for both players rather than only one. The accounts also focus on Maresca’s interpretation of the conduct under the rules, rather than changes to the match outcome.
Overall, the sources agree on Maresca’s stance that the refereeing decisions did not match what he believes the severity of the incidents required, specifically that Fernandes should have been sent off alongside Foden.
