 However, Balotelli was criticized for his actions in the match after squabbling with Aleksandar Kolarov over a free kick.Roberto Mancini claimed after the match he had considered substituting Balotelli just five minutes into the match.On 8 April 2012, Balotelli received his fourth red card of the season after receiving his second yellow card during the match for a tackle against Bacary Sagna during City's 1–0 loss to Arsenal in April 2012.