Paul Scholes branded referee Felix Zwayer’s decision to caution Bruno Fernandes in Manchester United’s 2-2 Europa League draw with Sevilla “ridiculous”.
The midfielder was booked after the ball hit his arm from close range on 41 minutes. It was Fernandes' third booking of the competition, meaning he will be suspended for the return trip to Spain next week.
Fernandes fiercely remonstrated with the official over the decision, knowing what it meant. Scholes was not impressed by referee Zwayer and took aim at his overall performance on the night. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Sevilla Speaking to BT, he said: “Ridiculous.
I thought the referee was poor all night. Any sign of a foul he couldn’t wait to get his yellow card out - just give the free-kick?
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