Foden was sent off after kicking Bruno Fernandes in the 23rd minute. The Manchester City player responded to the provocation of Manchester United fans by smiling and signaling the score of 1 to 0 as he left the pitch. One fan shouted that Foden was bad and made a reference to the number 115, alluding to the financial violations accusations that Manchester City faces in the Premier League.
Globo Esporte Futebol reported that the expulsion also generated discussion between former players and members of the technical commission, with Enzo Maresca considering Foden's expulsion correct but also suggesting that Bruno Fernandes should have received a red card in the same play.
Foden may be out of Manchester City's next three games against Norwich, Sunderland, and Liverpool, pending the suspension for the red card.