Bruno Fernandes Sent Off for Serious Foul Play Against Tottenham

In England, Manchester United faced a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday. The match was marred by the sending-off of United captain Bruno Fernandes, who received a straight red card for a tackle on James Maddison in the 42nd minute. Referee Chris Kavanagh deemed the challenge serious foul play, a decision confirmed by VAR. Despite Fernandes' insistence that the challenge was not deserving of a red card, the decision stood, leaving United to play with ten men. Tottenham capitalized on this advantage, scoring two additional goals in the second half through Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke. Fernandes expressed his disappointment post-match, stating that he felt the decision was harsh and that he had only made contact with Maddison's ankle rather than using his studs. He acknowledged the impact of his dismissal on the team, apologizing to his teammates for leaving them in a difficult position. The loss was particularly damaging for United, who had already suffered a heavy defeat to Liverpool earlier in the month, raising questions about the team's performance and the management of Erik ten Hag. The defeat left Manchester United in the bottom half of the Premier League table, intensifying scrutiny on the club's leadership and strategy. Tottenham, on the other hand, celebrated a strong performance, with their coach Ange Postecoglou praising the team's ability to control the game after United's red card. This match highlighted the ongoing struggles for Manchester United as they seek to regain their competitive edge in the league.