Pro Ref chief Howard Webb agrees with Phil Foden red card in Manchester derby but admits Bruno Fernandes should have been booked

15 September 2026, 13:26 | Updated: 15 September 2026, 17:27

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.

Foden was sent off for violent conduct in Man City's 1-0 win at Old Trafford after kicking out at Fernandes after he was fouled by the Man Utd captain.

Fernandes escaped punishment after seemingly initiating the incident with a kick on Foden before the City forward reacted.

However, there appeared to be confusion during the VAR review of the incident as the officiating team checked for a possible Man Utd penalty after Enzo Fernandez's challenge on Youri Tielemans.

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