The Premier League has issued a statement regarding the red card given to Bruno Fernandes this weekend.
The club captain was given a straight red against Tottenham, which has caused considerable upset at Manchester United.
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Fernandes was dismissed in the match for what was deemed serious foul play.
Despite slipping, Fernandes's leg made contact with James Maddison's knee as was deemed reckless.
The on-field decision by referee Chris Kavanagh was upheld by VAR Peter Bankes.
The league said in a statement: "The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison. The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call of serious foul play."