PHIL FODEN twisted the knife by taunting Manchester United fans on his way out of Old Trafford.
The 26-year-old was heckled and jeered as he made his way past a group of home supporters after Sunday’s derby.
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Foden had been sent off early in the contest after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
But City, who played with 10 men for the remaining 67 minutes, notched a stunning 1-0 win in his absence thanks to Erling Haaland‘s goal on the hour, which ref bosses later admitted should have been chalked off for an Enzo Fernandez offside.
The victory saved Foden from a sleepless night, and he even managed to crack a smile while walking out of the ground.
Foden could not help but grin while holding up a ‘1-0’ gesture with his hands and aiming it at a group of booing United fans.
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The moment was captured on camera, with one home supporter shouting “You’re s***, Foden” and then “115” – a reference to the number of Premier League financial rule breaches City have been charged with.
Foden is now facing a three-match ban which will see him miss upcoming games against Norwich, Sunderland and Liverpool.
But United legend Roy Keane feels the England man was hard done by – and that Fernandes, who got a reaction from Foden after kicking him on the ground, was fortunate to escape punishment.
He told Sky Sports: “I’m guessing it’s classed as violent conduct, but to me Bruno’s the one who’s violent.
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“I have to call it out. I don’t think that’s a red card for Foden, I really don’t.
“Did the player give the referee a chance? Foden’s a bit daft there, but so is Bruno.
“If Bruno got sent off for that and nothing happened with Foden then we’d be saying, ‘Do you know what, Bruno was a bit daft, a bit silly’.”
City boss Enzo Maresca agreed that Fernandes got lucky, saying after the game: “I think Phil Foden‘s red card is a red card, but I also think that in the same action it’s a red card for Bruno Fernandes.”