Bruno Fernandes received his third red card of the season after being shown a second yellow 90 seconds into the second half of Manchester United’s match against Wolves. The Red Devils entered Molineux following a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, leaving them in 13th place as they struggled under manager Ruben Amorim.
Wolves had dominated the first half, creating chances including a header from Jorge Strand Larsen that tested Andre Onana. Matheus Cunha’s driving runs kept the pressure on United, who needed a stronger performance in the second half to lift the spirits of their traveling fans. However, Fernandes’s reckless challenge on Nelson Semedo resulted in his dismissal. Replay footage confirmed that Fernandes was late, catching Semedo on the ankle.
Wolves capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Cunha scoring directly from a corner, marking his 10th Premier League goal of the season. This incident marked Fernandes’s third red card this campaign, although his previous red against Tottenham was rescinded after a VAR review determined that the decision should have been overturned.
In that earlier match, Fernandes received a red card just before half-time for a challenge on James Maddison. Despite protests from Fernandes and his teammates, referee Chris Kavanagh upheld the decision, leading to a disappointing 3-0 loss for United.
Following that match, Fernandes expressed his frustration, stating, “No one likes to be sent off. It’s not a good feeling. We end up conceding another two goals.” He argued that while it was a foul, it should not have warranted a red card, emphasizing that VAR should have intervened.
Just days later, Fernandes was dismissed again in a match against Porto, receiving two yellow cards, the second coming when he raised his boot high for a cross while United was trailing 3-2. This series of dismissals has raised concerns about his discipline and contribution to the team’s struggles this season.