Luke Littler says ‘game’s still gone’ after Man Utd win appeal against Bruno Fernandes’ red card
DARTS sensation Luke Littler has hit out at the FA over Bruno Fernandes’ red card – despite the decision being reversed.
Man Utd star Fernandes has been cleared of wrongdoing after being sent off in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Littler is an avid Man Utd fan and spoke out after the incident at Old Trafford.
Fernandes found out on Tuesday his appeal against the sending-off had been successful.
FA bosses agreed with United that Fernandes had slipped before he crashed into Spurs’ James Maddison.
Littler posted a snap on Instagram Stories after Ferndandes’ appeal was revealed to be a success.
But the 17-year-old United supporter was not impressed, writing: “The games still gone.”
Fernandes will now be available for United’s next three games as boss Erik ten Hag faces a make-or-break run of fixtures.
The midfielder had raged against the decision on Sunday, which occurred just before the half-time break at Old Trafford.
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Fernandes told reporters: “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.”
United take on Porto tomorrow in Lisbon, with ten Hag’s job potentially on the line.
Man Utd ratings vs Tottenham
MANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.
After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.
However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.
And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.
Andre Onana – 5
Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.
Manuel Ugarte – 5
Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.
Kobbie Mainoo – 5
Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.
Marcus Rashford – 5
Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.
Bruno Fernandes – 4
Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.
Subs:
Mount (for Mainoo 45) 5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5.
The 54-year-old is now the bookies favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked.
Following the Porto test, the Red Devils travel to face Aston Villa on Sunday.
Littler meanwhile has found out his opening fixtures for the World Grand Prix.
Inside Littler's massive rise
LUKE LITTLER has taken the darts world by storm since exploding onto the scene at the PDC World Championship at the beginning of the year.
The Nuke reached the final on his Ally Pally debut at just 16 years of age – smashing records along the way.
He has then gone on to win a host of PDC events and the Premier League title – which he claimed at the O2 Arena by beating world champion Luke Humphries in May.
He also finished his first season in the World Series as the No1 ranked player.
He has joined Jude Bellingham on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.
And the teenage titan even had to snub an invite from the WWE.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Littler is plotting to create a fitness empire.
He is also cashing in away from the Oche thanks to an Instagram side hustle.
And he’s even the face of a brand new cereal.
But he is newly single after splitting from girlfriend Eloise Milburn following a 10-month relationship.
Check out all of our latest Luke Littler stories.
He faces an uphill battle from the first round after being paired with former world champion Rob Cross.
The teenage star struggled at last week’s Swiss Darts Trophy.
He was beaten in the last 16 by Luke Humphries, with Littler broken three times and increasingly frustrated throughout the match.
Fans even thought he “gave up” in the eighth leg as he laughed off two dismal darts and chucked his third in anger.