Maresca says derby should have produced two red cards
Enzo Maresca said both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off during Manchester City's derby victory over Manchester United. Yahoo reports said Foden received a red card in the 23rd minute and City won 1-0. The RSS material does not state which Fernandes incident Maresca disputed or provide the officials' response.
Why it matters
The criticism adds to scrutiny of refereeing decisions in a high-profile derby.
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Part of the September 14, 2026 brief.