Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has been asked by the Football Association to explain the “10 against 12” Instagram post he made after his side’s 2-1 win over Burnley on Monday.
City were reduced to 10 men in the 32nd minute when referee Lee Mason sent off midfielder Fernandinho.
Sagna has deleted the post in question, but the FA has contacted the full-back to ask for his observations.
The former Arsenal defender who was yellow carded in the game against Burnley must explain who the 12th person is.
Many are of the view he was referring to the referee in his post.
The Frenchman has until 17:00 GMT on Friday to respond.
Man City began the game against Burnley 10 points behind leaders Chelsea, anything less than victory would have prompted some to begin reading the last rites on City’s title challenge.
