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Rob Dawson, Correspondent
Manchester United received their attraction towards Bruno Fernandes‘ pink card through the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.
Fernandes was despatched off for a problem on James Maddison within the first half.
The United captain appeared to slide as he closed Maddison down earlier than throwing out a leg and catching the Spurs midfielder.
Referee Chris Kavanagh confirmed Fernandes a straight pink card, and the choice was supported by VAR John Brooks.
However after United lodged an attraction on Monday, the FA confirmed that they’ve overturned the choice.
Fernandes will keep away from a suspension and will probably be accessible for United’s subsequent three Premier League video games towards Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham.
An FA assertion issued on Tuesday learn: “Bruno Fernandes will probably be accessible for Manchester United’s subsequent three video games following a profitable declare of wrongful dismissal.”
United supervisor Erik ten Hag mentioned the pink card “modified the sport” towards Tottenham regardless of watching the guests dominate even earlier than Fernandes’ dismissal.
Fernandes was incensed by the decision and claimed Maddison himself mentioned it wasn’t a sending-off.
“I believe within the eyes of everybody, you’ll be able to see that’s by no means a pink card, as a result of if this can be a pink card I believe we’ve to have a look at many different incidents,” Fernandes mentioned.
“I had many incidents after I get kicked and every little thing, and I’ve by no means seen one thing so fast coming off as a pink card. I simply suppose it is by no means a pink card.”
