Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has shared his views on Bruno Fernandes’ controversial red card during Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat in front of their home crowd at Old Trafford, with Spurs taking the lead just three minutes into the game thanks to Brennan Johnson’s early strike.

The visitors continued to dominate, extending their lead with a goal from Dejan Kulusevski early in the second half, followed by a third from Dominic Solanke in the 77th minute.

Fernandes’ sending-off became a major talking point of the match.

In the 42nd minute, the United captain attempted to challenge James Maddison for the ball.

Unfortunately, Fernandes lost his footing and slipped, resulting in a raised boot that caught Maddison’s shin.

Referee Chris Kavanagh immediately showed Fernandes a straight red card without hesitation.

Paul Scholes did not hold back in his criticism, suggesting that the Portuguese star had allowed the referee to make such a call.

“He shouldn’t give him the chance, should he?” Scholes said.

“Yes, he slipped, and it shouldn’t have been a red card.

But why put yourself in that position? It was another moment of petulance from the captain, who had already been underperforming like the rest of the team in the first half.”

Scholes’ comments highlight the ongoing frustrations with Fernandes’ temperament and decision-making, especially given his leadership role within the team.

The red card not only impacted the remainder of the match but also raised concerns about the mental discipline of Manchester United’s key players during crucial games.