Foden puts Manchester City in trouble in the derby

Manchester City suffered a major blow in the Manchester derby against rivals Manchester United, as English star Phil Foden received a straight red card in the match currently taking place at Old Trafford, as part of the fourth round of the Premier League.

Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute of the match following a direct clash with the Portuguese Bruno Fernandes, after the English player fell to the ground due to a challenge from the Manchester United captain.

During his fall, Phil Foden struck Bruno Fernandes, who in turn fell to the ground affected by the contact, prompting the referee to show a direct red card to the Manchester City player.

The decision sparked widespread objections from Manchester City players, who urged the referee to review the incident, especially since Bruno also struck Foden as he fell. However, the referee did not acknowledge the incident or take similar action against the Manchester United captain.

Phil Foden's dismissal puts Manchester City in a difficult position during the derby, as the team had to finish the match with a reduced number of players amid controversy over the referee's decision and the punishment handed to the English player.