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Pro Ref chief Howard Webb agrees with Phil Foden red card in Manchester derby but admits Bruno Fernandes should have been booked

Professional Game Match Officials Limited leader Howard Webb has publicly backed the decision to send off Phil Foden during the recent Manchester derby clash. The refereeing chief confirmed his support for the dismissal that occurred during the high-profile fixture.

At the same time, Webb conceded that match officials made an error regarding another key incident in the encounter. He acknowledged that Bruno Fernandes ought to have received a yellow card for his own actions during the match.