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Why Gabriel Gudmundsson avoided a red card against Manchester United as fans fume

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 18). Why Gabriel Gudmundsson avoided a red card against Manchester United as fans fume. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-gabriel-gudmundsson-red-card-man-utd-b1301351.html

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During a match between Manchester United and Leeds United, Gabriel Gudmundsson received only a yellow card for a tackle on Man Utd player Fred, despite concerns from some fans that it should have been a red card due to the severity of the foul. The Premier League’s Match Centre did not comment on or review the incident, implying they found no cause to escalate the punishment. Manchester United scored first but were soon after equalized by Leeds, leaving the game in suspense as both teams remained tied heading into the second half.

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In a controversial match against Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, Gabriel Gudmundsson of Leeds was shown a yellow card by referee Darren England after catching Brazilian midfielder Santos with his studs during a foul in the first half. Many United fans and former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given believe that Gudmundsson should have received a red card instead. Given compared this incident to another recent match where Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon was sent off for a similar challenge, suggesting that Gudmundsson’s tackle could be even more severe. Following the foul, Bryan Mbeumo scored for Manchester United just before halftime, but Leeds equalized early in the second half through Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The Premier League has yet to comment on whether they will review and possibly overturn the decision regarding Gudmundsson's yellow card.

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Replays showed that the Sweden international caught Santos on the back of his leg with his studs, causing the Brazilian to stay down before moving gingerly upon getting back to his feet. asserted

Brazilian → show → feet

After Man Utd were awarded a free-kick for the foul, referee Darren England showed Gudmundsson a yellow card in a decision that has incensed many United fans who felt the Leeds defender should have been given his marching orders. asserted

defender → award → orders

The Premier League’s Match Centre have not commented on the tackle, which suggests the action was not deemed, reckless, aggressive or violent. uncertain

action → comment → tackle

Man United ended up silencing large parts of Elland Road by taking the lead 10 minutes before the break as Bryan Mbeumo slid in at the front post to get a deft touch on Tielemans' cross to guide the ball into the net. asserted

Mbeumo → end → net

Read More “Mbeumo had missed some chances but this time he takes it. asserted

he → read → it

It has been coming, it has been deserved." asserted

it → come → ?

Man United were pegged back by Leeds right at the start of the second half, meaning they will need to score again to have any hope of securing just their second win of the Premier League season and first across any competition since beating Sabah in the Champions League last month. asserted

they → peg → League

Why Gabriel Gudmundsson avoided a red card against Manchester United as fans fume

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