GUN BLASTS ‘CONMAN’ FERNANDES

ILKAY GUNDOGAN has accused Manchester United rival Bruno Fernandes of conning ref Mike Dean.

Gundogan (left) conceded the free-kick that led to United’s opening goal in their 2-0 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford after a foul on the Portuguese midfielder.

The official penalised the Germany star despite replays showing there was little contact.

Gundogan says Dean got it wrong – and believes Fernandes conned the referee by play-acting.

He said: “There was frustration about the free-kick – it was not at all a foul. I just touched the ball and he (Fernandes) goes on the floor, shouting.

“I don’t even know if the referee saw it or just had a feeling that it was a foul.

“That was very disappointing for me and conceding the goal straight afterwards hurt very much.”

Two howlers from keeper Ederson left the Brazilian and City red-faced.

Gundogan added: “I’m sure he will do much better in the next games.”