Bruno Fernandes to face no FA action after incident involving assistant referee during Man Utd’s 7-0 defeat at Liverpool | Football News
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Bruno Fernandes will not face any action from the FA after an incident involving an assistant referee during Sunday’s Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United.
Fernandes appeared to nudge the official in the back near the touchline during Liverpool’s historic 7-0 victory at Anfield.
The incident was spotted on the field by referee Andy Madley and his assistants, and wasn’t included in their match report.
Neville: Bruno Fernandes’ behaviour was embarrassing
Fernandes was an “embarrassment” and summed up Manchester United’s 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool at Anfield, according to Sky Sports’ Gary Neville.
Throughout that second half, Fernandes was criticised by Neville for feigning injury under challenges by Ibrahima Konate and Alisson Becker – and the Sky Sports pundit criticised the Portugal midfielder after Liverpool scored their sixth.
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“Bruno Fernandes is stood in the centre circle with his arms raised saying ‘Why isn’t it me coming off?’ Honestly,” said Neville.
“I think some of his behaviour in the second half has been a disgrace.”
Sky Sports News understands Fernandes was not asking to be substituted but seeking clarification on his position after Marcus Rashford was subbed off.
Asked to summarise United’s display at Liverpool, Neville added: “That first 40 minutes was what I would call a classic away performance at Anfield. Manchester United weathered the storm and it looked like they were going to get that goal and go ahead at half-time.
“The second half has been an absolute disgrace, a shambles. They have not been epitomised more than Bruno Fernandes, who has been embarrassing – a shambles – in this game.
“But I have to say it’s not their usual performance. It’s not their usual spirit and form. Ten Hag will deal with it I’m sure, like he’s dealt with other difficult issues.”
Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast, the former United defender continued: “The second half was an absolute disgrace. I’ll start with the captain because you are the captain of the football club.
“Bruno Fernandes can wind you up sometimes because of the way he is, but that was appalling in the second half.
“The rest of them didn’t show up. The whole back four was a disgrace. That can’t become the norm. That has to be put down as something we never see again.”
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