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Bacary Sagna fined £40,000 for misconduct after '10 against 12' Instagram comment following Manchester City's victory over Burnley

Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has been fined £40,000 and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association for an Instagram post about referee Lee Mason.

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.

Bacary Sagna in action during the Manchester City training session on Tuesday morning
Bacary Sagna claimed it was like '10 against 12' in Manchester City's win over Burnley
Bacary Sagna claimed it was like '10 against 12' in Manchester City's win over Burnley

Sagna posted a photo with with the caption '10 against 12.