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Alan Smith

FA told to ban Bruno Fernandes for five games after Man Utd captain pushed match official

The FA must ban Bruno Fernandes for several games to prove they are serious about clamping down on the abuse of referees.

That is the view of Ref Support UK chief executive Martin Cassidy after the Manchester United captain was seen pushing assistant referee Adam Nunn in the back during Sunday’s Premier League humiliation at Liverpool.

Fernandes’ action went unpunished at the time, with referee Andy Madley seen having a quiet word with the Portugal international shortly after.

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