Manchester United have successfully appealed against the red card shown to Bruno Fernandes in their 3-0 defeat by Tottenham. The midfielder, who was sent off late in the first half, will be available for his side’s next three matches.
Fernandes was due to be suspended for a trio of Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham. However, Erik ten Hag will have his captain available for all three after United successfully appealed Chris Kavanagh’s decision to dismiss him for a challenge on James Maddison.
The 30-year-old caught Maddison high on the Spurs star’s shin but made contact with the side of his boot, rather than his studs. He had also slipped into the tackle on the rain-sodden Old Trafford turf.
An FA spokesperson said: “Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United’s next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.
“The midfielder was sent off for serious foul play during the Premier League match against Tottenham on Sunday, September 29.”
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