Nottingham Forest defender Felipe sparked outrage among Manchester United fans after escaping a potential red card for grabbing Bruno Fernandes around the throat during their FA Cup clash at the City Ground. Despite the incident occurring in stoppage time and VAR being in operation, Felipe avoided further punishment, leaving supporters furious and questioning the consistency of officiating.
Fans took to social media to express their frustration, with some suggesting that the leniency shown towards Felipe contrasted sharply with previous decisions involving similar incidents, notably involving United midfielder Casemiro. However, Casemiro himself played a pivotal role in United’s victory, scoring the dramatic late winner set up by Fernandes in the 89th minute.
Despite the controversy, United’s 1-0 win secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals for the ninth time in the last ten seasons. Their next challenge will be facing Carabao Cup winners Liverpool in what promises to be an eagerly anticipated clash at Old Trafford.
The last time Casemiro did this, he was suspended but it was done to Bruno Fernandes and it was let to slide… Double standards pic.twitter.com/2IuNYPcm2H
— Mal (@iamBinHuzairu) February 29, 2024
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
PortugalThis season he played in total 3 times for 270 minutes for FA Cup.
Bruno Fernandes scored 2 goals for Manchester United. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 1-0 against Nottingham Forest. The next match in FA Cup will be against Manchester City.
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