Phil Foden receives red card during Manchester derby at Old Trafford
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Manchester City forward Phil Foden was shown a straight red card in the 23rd minute of the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The dismissal occurred following an altercation with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes near the touchline. After being challenged by Fernandes, Foden, who was on the ground, kicked out at the midfielder with both feet, making contact with his midsection. Referee Michael Oliver issued the red card after a VAR review confirmed the incident. Fernandes faced no disciplinary action for his involvement in the sequence. Foden is the first Manchester City player to be sent off in a Manchester derby since 2006. The match, which is Enzo Maresca’s first derby as manager, continues with Manchester City playing with ten men.
- •Phil Foden received a straight red card in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford.
- •The dismissal followed a physical challenge between Foden and Bruno Fernandes.
- •VAR reviewed the incident before upholding the decision to send Foden off.
- •Manchester City is continuing the match with ten players against Manchester United.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Foden needs to be more composed - Dias
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — 'Just a flick' or 'violent'? Debating Foden's red card
- 8:14 PMESPN Soccer — Maresca fine with Foden red, Bruno should have been sent off too
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca claims Bruno Fernandes deserved to be sent off alongside Phil Foden in derby win
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Man City boss Maresca on Foden’s red card and derby win
- 6:26 PMBBC Sport — Fernandes and Foden should have been sent off - Maresca
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Foden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?
- 4:31 PMBBC Sport — Foden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?
"Manchester City captain Ruben Dias say Phil Foden needed to be "more controlled and composed" when provoked by Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Manchester derby. Foden was sent off for violent conduct after kicking out at Fernandes on the floor after being fouled and kicked himself by the Manchester United skipper. "In the moment I felt it was a bit harsh because my perception was Bruno kicks Phil and then he has a rushed reaction and maybe kicks him back," Dias said.
"The disputed Erling Haaland goal came after a first half laced with controversy, with Phil Foden shown a straight red for kicking out at midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Manchester City midfielder Foden picked up the ball wide on the right-hand side in his own half and was closed down by Fernandes, who tripped him. Foden then kicked out at the body of the Manchester United captain while on the ground and was shown a straight red card by the referee.
"Phil Foden was sent off in the first half of the Manchester derby in the Premier League on Sunday for a two-footed kick out on Bruno Fernandes. The Manchester City forward was shown a straight red in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford when the score was 0-0. Foden went down under the challenge of Fernandes by the touchline and then kicked out, sending the Manchester United captain to the ground in pain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:00 PMFoden needs to be more composed - Dias
Manchester City captain Ruben Dias say Phil Foden needed to be "more controlled and composed" when provoked by Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Manchester derby. Foden was sent off for violent conduct after kicking out at Fernandes on the floor after being fouled and kicked himself by the Manchester United skipper. "In the moment I felt it was a bit harsh because my perception was Bruno kicks Phil and then he has a rushed reaction and maybe kicks him back," Dias said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:45 AM'Just a flick' or 'violent'? Debating Foden's red card
The disputed Erling Haaland goal came after a first half laced with controversy, with Phil Foden shown a straight red for kicking out at midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Manchester City midfielder Foden picked up the ball wide on the right-hand side in his own half and was closed down by Fernandes, who tripped him. Foden then kicked out at the body of the Manchester United captain while on the ground and was shown a straight red card by the referee.
- ESPN SoccerSep 13, 2026, 8:14 PMMaresca fine with Foden red, Bruno should have been sent off too
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca backed referee Michael Oliver's decision to send off Phil Foden in his team's 1-0 win against Manchester United, but said that Reds captain Bruno Fernandes should also have been shown a red card.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:35 PMEnzo Maresca claims Bruno Fernandes deserved to be sent off alongside Phil Foden in derby win
The Manchester City manager suggested that the United captain also deserved to see red for kicking out at Foden
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:25 PMMan City boss Maresca on Foden’s red card and derby win
Enzo Maresca believes Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off alongside Phil Foden during Manchester City’s 1-0 derby victory over Manchester United.Foden was shown a red card after kicking out at...
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 6:26 PMFernandes and Foden should have been sent off - Maresca
Enzo Maresca believes both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off in Manchester City's derby victory against Manchester United.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:31 PMFoden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?
After Phil Foden is sent off in Sunday's Manchester derby, pundits give their reaction. What do you think?
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 4:31 PMFoden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?
After Phil Foden is sent off in Sunday's Manchester derby, pundits give their reaction. What do you think?
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:07 PMPhil Foden sent off early in Man United and Man City clash
Phil Foden was sent off in the first half of the Manchester derby in the Premier League on Sunday for a two-footed kick out on Bruno Fernandes. The Manchester City forward was shown a straight red in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford when the score was 0-0. Foden went down under the challenge of Fernandes by the touchline and then kicked out, sending the Manchester United captain to the ground in pain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:03 PMShould Bruno Fernandes have also been sent off after Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester derby?
The Manchester derby started with physicality and rose in volume when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card in the 23rd minute of Sunday's game between Manchester United and Man City at Old Trafford.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:00 PMPhil Foden sent off in Manchester derby for wild kick on Bruno Fernandes
Foden become the first Manchester City player to be sent off in the derby since 2006
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:58 PM📸 Foden vs Fernandes: the incredible moment that swings the derby 😱
The turning point of the derby?This Sunday evening, Manchester United host Manchester City for an explosive derby! Proof of that came when Phil Foden was sent off after just 20 minutes, following a vi...
- Sky Sports—Webb: Foden red justified but Fernandes escaped yellow for 'petulant' kick
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has backed the decision to send off Phil Foden in the Manchester derby but revealed VAR could not intervene to caution Bruno Fernandes for the "petulant" kick that sparked the altercation.
- Sky Sports—Webb explains why Fernandes escaped punishment over Foden red
Pro Ref chief refereeing officer Howard Webb explains to Match Officials Mic'd Up why Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes escaped any punishment despite his involvement in the incident that saw Phil Foden sent off in the Manchester derby.
- Sky Sports—Foden SENT OFF after clash with Bruno Fernandes!
Phil Foden SENT OFF after clash with Bruno Fernandes!
- Sky Sports—Should Fernandes have seen red along with Foden?
Dermot Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd discuss whether Bruno Fernandes and Phil Foden should have both been sent off in the Manchester derby?
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