Bacary Sagna has apologised for his heat of the moment online criticism of referee Lee Mason last week.
The Manchester City defender suggested Mason’s officiating was like facing a 12th man in the immediate aftermath of Monday's 2-1 victory over Burnley.
Sportsmail understands the entire City squad were left furious at Mason’s display, and not just for the red card handed to Fernandinho.
Fernandinho is serving a four-match ban after a lunge at Johann Berg Gudmundsson, while the FA asked Sagna to explain his comments made on Instagram.