Howard Webb backs Phil Foden red card in Manchester derby controversy
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb confirms the decision to send off Phil Foden was correct, while explaining why Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment for his role in the incident.
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First reported by SkySports, 30 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first
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The story so far
4 publishers have covered this in 10 articles since 13 Sept 2026. SkySports published first, on 13 September at 16:14 UTC; BBC Sport followed 31 min later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 15 September at 18:00 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Guardian Sport (major outlet), SkySports, BBC Sport, SI Feed.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- SkySportsFoden SENT OFF after clash with Bruno Fernandes!
- BBC SportFoden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?
- SkySportsKeane disagrees with Foden red card as pundits criticise Fernandes' role
- BBC SportFernandes and Foden should have been sent off - Maresca
- SI Feed‘The One Who’s Violent’—Man Utd Legend Goes On Shocking Rant Against Bruno Fernandes
- The Guardian SportPremier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
- SkySportsShould Fernandes have seen red along with Foden?
- SkySportsWebb explains why Fernandes escaped punishment over Foden red on Mic'd Up
- SkySportsWebb: Foden red justified but Fernandes escaped yellow for 'petulant' kick
- SI FeedWhy Bruno Fernandes Wasn’t Sent Off for ‘Petulant’ Kick on Phil Foden
Sources
Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.
- Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action The Guardian Sport ·
- Why Bruno Fernandes Wasn’t Sent Off for ‘Petulant’ Kick on Phil Foden SI Feed
- Webb explains why Fernandes escaped punishment over Foden red on Mic'd Up SkySports
- Webb: Foden red justified but Fernandes escaped yellow for 'petulant' kick SkySports
- Should Fernandes have seen red along with Foden? SkySports
- ‘The One Who’s Violent’—Man Utd Legend Goes On Shocking Rant Against Bruno Fernandes SI Feed
In this story
- Phil Foden
- Bruno Fernandes
- Howard Webb
- Manchester City
- Manchester United