After the scoreless tie between Manchester City and Manchester United, the latter’s manager, Jose Mourinho, accused City forward Sergio Aguero of overreacting and gettingMarouane Fellaini sent off for a head-butt.
Mourinho admitted Fellaini had given Atkinson “a chance” to send him off but suggested Aguero’s reaction contributedto the dismissal.
“If Sergio doesn’t go to the floor for sure it’s not a red card but if Marouane gave him chance to do that … ,” he said. “Idon’t know because I didn’t watch. I have just three details. Marouane says it’s a red card because it’s Marouane. He is very disappointed. He feels it is a red card because heis Marouane Fellaini.
“[Referee] Martin Atkinson told me in his opinion it’s a red card but I saw Aguero in the tunnel but no broken nose no broken head, his face isnice as always, so I’m not so sure. Probably I can guess it is a bit of a red card and a bit of a very experienced, smart Argentinian player.”