Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has backed the decision to send off Phil Foden in the Manchester derby but revealed VAR could not intervene to caution Bruno Fernandes for the "petulant" kick that sparked the altercation.

Foden was sent off for violent conduct in Man City's 1-0 win at Old Trafford after kicking out at Fernandes after he was fouled by the Man Utd captain. Fernandes escaped punishment after seemingly initiating the incident with a kick on Foden before the City forward reacted.

However, there appeared to be confusion during the VAR review as the officiating team checked for a possible Man Utd penalty after Enzo Fernandez's challenge on Youri Tielemans. While referee Michael Oliver was brandishing the red card for Foden, VAR official Matt Donohue can be heard discussing the penalty while also saying: "Who has been sent off and for what?" shortly after.

Donohue is then alerted by his assistants to analyse Fernandes' kick on Foden, which initiated the melee between the two players.