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Eliaquim Mangala hit back at Chris Sutton after the former Chelsea striker described his decision-making as ‘appalling.’

The French defender produced a towering display as Manchester City booked their place in the Champions League semi finals for the first time in their history.

He silenced Paris St Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 1-0 win at the Etihad on Tuesday and quickly sought out Sutton on Twitter to revel in the moment.

He Tweeted:

Sutton had been heavily critical of Mangala when speaking to Radio 5Live before the quarter final second leg against PSG.

He said: “You cannot give somebody a brain and that’s Mangala’s problem.

“He can run, he’s strong – but defending is all about decision-making.”

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But the £42m centre back went on to produce arguably his finest performance in a City shirt as PSG were limited to only a clutch of chances.

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And City fans were quick to acknowledge his display on social media with comments like:

“Hard work pays off. You can let Zlatan out of your pocket now :-)” and “You were immense. Congrats, Manga!”