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Fernandinho proves himself to be Man City's new Balotelli

Fernandinho has proven himself to be Manchester City's new Mario Balotelli by becoming the first player to pick up two Premier League red cards since the Italian did in 2011-12.

The Brazilian midfielder was red carded by referee Lee Mason following a two-footed challenge on Burnley's Johann Berg Gudmundsson after just 32 minutes.

It is actually the 31-year-old's third sending off in his last six games for Pep Guardiola's side, having also seen red in the Champions League.

2 - Fernandinho is the first Man City player to see two reds in a PL season since Mario Balotelli in 2011/12.