Carrick drops Bruno Fernandes from Man Utd line-up as Arteta slams refs

Carrick lays down the law: Bruno Fernandes dropped in Man Utd crackdown

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick immediately banished Bruno Fernandes to the bench for the clash against Bournemouth after the midfielder publicly criticised tactics following the 4-1 defeat to Como. This marks only the sixth time the Portuguese playmaker has been named among the substitutes in the Premier League since January 2020. The ruthless disciplinary action comes with United mired in a seven-match winless slump and missing key figures Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu, and Lisandro Martinez.

Arteta slams refereeing 'double standards' and compiles dossier to fight back

Fuming after being booked by referee Tony Harrington for leaving his technical area during the 2-0 victory over Everton, Mikel Arteta immediately compiled a dossier to fight back, claiming rival managers committed the same infraction 36 times in a 10-minute window without punishment. The Arsenal boss is now just one yellow card away from a touchline ban, a distraction that overshadowed defender Gabriel Magalhaes making his 200th Premier League appearance.