Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had his suspension overturned after he was sent off against Tottenham.
The Red Devils star was given his marching orders in the 42nd minute during the recent 3-0 defeat to Spurs at Old Trafford.
Fernandes attempted to stop James Maddison from running past him, where he proceeded to slip in his tackle.
It led to the Portugal international catching the ex-Leicester playmaker high up the leg.
Though replays showed it wasn’t a studs-up challenge, with Fernandes instead catching him with the back of his ankle.
Nevertheless, referee Chris Kavanagh wasted no time in brandishing him a straight red card, with Spurs going on to score two second half goals as they capitalised on having an extra man.
Fernandes himself insisted it was never a red card offence in his post-match interview, resulting in United to lodge an appeal.
And the club have since stated they have won their claim of wrongful dismissal.
It means that Fernandes will be available for theaway clash at Aston Villa on Sunday, along with the matches against Brentford and West Ham following the international break.
A statement read: “Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United’s next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.
“The midfielder was sent off for serious foul play during the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 29 September.
“Fernandes was set to miss our league fixtures against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham, but will now be available for selection following the successful appeal.”
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Fernandes’ red card was the first of his United career on what was his 242nd appearance.
And in a live TV interview on Sky Sports immediately after United’s defeat, he raged that Kavanagh made the wrong decision, while also stating Maddison agreed with him.
He said: “Never a red card – that is my view. I agree that it is a foul.
“The referee tried to tell me that as he saw it was a clear contact with the studs, no.
“I didn’t touch him with the studs or even the foot, it was my ankle. It is a clear foul.
“If he wants to give me a yellow because they are going to go on a counter then I agree. But more than that, no. It is not the case.”
He added: “Even James Maddison when he gets up he said it’s not a red card. If this is a red card we have to look at many other incidents.
“I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t call him [referee] to the screen.
“The red card makes it worse. I have to appreciate all the effort my team-mates have done to try and return to the game, but it wasn’t possible.
“They showed great effort and character and I was happy for that.”
