Manchester City star Phil Foden handed three match suspension

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden will serve a three match ban following his dismissal in Sunday's derby victory over Manchester United. The English international received a straight red card in the twenty-third minute for violent conduct after a heated clash with Bruno Fernandes. VAR reviewed the incident and fully upheld the decision.

Foden's suspension rules him out of crucial upcoming domestic fixtures against Norwich, Sunderland, and Liverpool across the Premier League and EFL Cup. Before this costly sending off, the playmaker had enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, contributing two vital assists in three league appearances.

Foden remains eligible for European competition, meaning his official return to action will occur against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League on October 14th.