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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could face an FA investigation after posting a tweet which he later deleted.

Portugal midfielder Bernardo posted an image appearing to compare City team mate Benjamin Mendy to a mascot for a Spanish chocolate peanut brand.

It could be seen as playing to an offensive racial stereotype and quickly prompted a fierce backlash on Twitter.

Mendy appeared to take it well but Bernardo deleted the tweet and then wrote: “Can’t even joke with a friend these days… you guys.”

But it is understood the Football Association are aware of the original tweet and are now deciding whether to take action.

They are likely to make a decision on Monday as to whether to pursue the incident and investigate further.

The FA, Premier League and EFL met with Twitter bosses last week to discuss problems and abuse on social media.

Silva, 25, scored a hat-trick as City put eight past Watford at the Etihad on Saturday.

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Mendy also made his injury return in the clash as Pep Guardiola's side returned to winning ways following the defeat to Norwich.

On the win, Silva said: "We wanted to give our fans that after the defeat at Norwich – it was amazing the way they supported us after that defeat.

“When you lose you always want a good response, especially for the fans who didn’t deserve that defeat.

“We have won 8-0 but other days I have lost 4-0 and 5-0 and I know how it is. It’s football – sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes you get big defeats. You keep going.”

Mirror Sport has contacted Manchester City and anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out for comment.