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Webb: Foden red justified but Fernandes escaped yellow for 'petulant' kick

Professional Game Match Officials Limited leader Howard Webb has supported the match official's choice to issue Phil Foden a red card during the clash between Manchester City and Manchester United. Webb affirmed that the dismissal was the proper outcome following the heated confrontation on the pitch.

At the same time, Webb clarified the limitations of the video review system regarding Bruno Fernandes, whose petulant kick initially triggered the dispute. Because video assistant referees lack the jurisdiction to administer yellow cards, the protocol prevented any retroactive sanction against Fernandes for his instigating action.