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Manchester City vs Swansea: Mike Dean in yet MORE controversy after booking Raheem Sterling for ‘diving’ despite appearing to be fouled by Lukasz Fabianski

England international looked to be fouled by former Arsenal keeper in Premier League clash at the Etihad

MIKE DEAN continues to be at the centre of EVEN MORE controversy after booking Raheem Sterling for simulation despite being tripped by Lukasz Fabianski.

The Manchester City midfielder protested his innocence as the official in the spotlight brought out his yellow card.

Lukasz Fabianski caught Raheem Sterling who ran past him
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Lukasz Fabianski caught Raheem Sterling who ran past himCredit: Reuters
Sterling sunk to the floor but Mike Dean saw it as a dive
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Sterling sunk to the floor but Mike Dean saw it as a diveCredit: Reuters
Sterling could not believe as Dean accused him of diving
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Sterling could not believe as Dean accused him of divingCredit: Reuters

City took the lead when Gabriel Jesus scored just 11 minutes into his home debut, whilst Sergio Aguero was dropped to the bench again.

Football fans piled in on Twitter supporting Sterling, whilst also accusing Dean of not being good enough to officiate in England's top flight.

Instead of giving a spot kick, Dean decided to book Sterling
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Instead of giving a spot kick, Dean decided to book SterlingCredit: Getty Images
Instead of giving a spot kick, Dean decided to book Sterling
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Instead of giving a spot kick, Dean decided to book SterlingCredit: Getty Images
Instead of giving a spot kick, Dean decided to book Sterling
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Instead of giving a spot kick, Dean decided to book SterlingCredit: Getty Images
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