Relief for Bruno Fernandes after red card decision vs Tottenham is overturned

• Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United's next three Premier League games after his red card was rescinded
• The Red Devils' skipper was sent off for serious foul play on James Maddison during their game against Tottenham
• The news is set to come as a relief to Erik ten Hag, who will have his captain available as he battles to save his job

Manchester United have received a significant boost after Bruno Fernandes' red card was overturned.

The attacking midfielder was sent off against Tottenham Hotspur after a challenge on James Maddison.

Bruno Fernandes walks off after being sent off during Manchester United's game against Tottenham on September 29, 2025. Photo by Carl Recine.
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Centre referee Chris Kavanagh penalised the Red Devils skipper for serious foul play, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) backing him up.

The incident happened at the stroke of halftime, with Manchester United already trailing thanks to an early Brennan Johnson goal.

Despite a small period of United resurgence, Spurs capitalized on the man advantage after the break with further goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.

Bruno Fernandes' red card overturned

Fernandes has now received a boost, although late, after the FA overturned his red card decision. Had the red card stood, the Portuguese international would have been suspended for United's next three Premier League assignments against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham.

"Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United's next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal."

How FA handled Bruno Fernandes' case

The FA has clear guidelines on how players and clubs can file for claims of wrongful dismissals.

"A Claim for Wrongful Dismissal is a Claim that the Referee made an obvious error in sending the player off and not what the referee submits as his report. A Claim will only be successful where the club/player have demonstrated the Referee made an obvious error in dismissing the player," reads part of the rules.

What Bruno Fernandes said after Tottenham red card

Speaking after the game, Fernandes was adamant that Kavanagh had made a mistake.

"It was never a red card; that is my view. I agree that it is a foul… yellow card? I can accept, but it is never a foul worth a red card."

Coaches who could replace Erik ten Hag

After the Tottenham result, Legit.ng listed four coaches who could take Erik ten Hag's place if Man United decides to fire him.

First-team coach Ruud van Nistelrooy is the leading candidate alongside former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, who is jobless.

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