Bruno Fernandes' three-match ban after Spurs red card is overturned as Man Utd win appeal of wrongful dismissal

Bruno Fernandes' red card for a tackle on James Maddison has been overturned following an appeal from Manchester United.

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• Fernandes shown red card vs Spurs
• Man Utd appealed against suspension
• Referee's decision overturned by FA

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Fernandes was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Maddison late in the first half of the Premier League clash against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday, which United went on to lose 3-0.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The midfielder went on to protest that the foul was "never a red card" after the game and United subsequently appealed against the decision. The Football Association (FA) has now confirmed that he will not have to serve a suspension.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Fernandes' red card, which was the third of the 30-year-old's career, meant he was to be suspended for his team's matches against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham, but he will be available for head coach Erik ten Hag after the FA's decision.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The Portugal international will be involved when his side meet Porto in the Europa League in midweek before they turn their attention to the Premier League clash against Villa on Sunday.