WATCH: Bruno Fernandes' receives controversial red card against Tottenham Hotspur

As Bruno Fernandes reversed course, the Manchester United midfielder slid and launched himself into a knee-high challenge on James Maddison, who was scuttling away from him. Without a doubt, the choice was made since he is much too high and not at all going for the ball. Manchester United were reduced to ten men and Kobbie Mainoo got substituted for Mason Mount after the foul. 

A statement regarding the event was released by Premier League Match Centre, an operational hub that receives information directly from Match Centre, the VAR Hub, and PGMOL specialists. The statement said, "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."

BRUNO RED CARD FOR THIS?????

HAHAHAHAH!!! GAME IS GONE!! 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/xBGEDoovfV

— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) September 29, 2024

After winning the ball midway inside his own half, Micky Van de Ven completely destroys the United defense, cutting superbly across the six-yard box, and Brennan Johnson is left completely unmarked to strike in his fourth goal in as many games. Manchester United would have had four league clean sheets from six games, but based on their performance thus far, they don't seem to be deserving of their 1-0 deficit.

Manchester United’s poor run prior to Spurs’ encounter

Manchester United are taking on Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in the Premier League's penultimate game of gameweek six. Erik ten Hag's team has been trying to go ahead of Spurs in the standings for the Premier League following an inconsistent start to this season by both teams. United's most recent match was a 0-0 stalemate with Crystal Palace. 

Although Spurs' dominating performance on Saturday saw them defeat Brentford 3-1, Ange Postecoglou's team can also be just as annoying as they are skilled, as shown by their losses to Newcastle United and Arsenal. The two teams are aware that winning today could be crucial in the battle for the final four spots. Because both teams are capable of putting on amazing or frustrating performances, the match in Manchester looks to be exciting, especially because Ten Hag seems to be under constant pressure.