Mike Dean once again found himself at the centre of the action in Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth.The Cherries looked to have clinched their first point of the season before Raheem Sterling netted the winner deep into added time.Charlie Daniels had opened the scoring with an absolute belter for the hosts before Gabriel Jesus levelled things up.The amount of second half injury time was the first talking point - sheer heartbreak for Eddie Howe's men after they thought they'd held on.It was the aftermath that has caused the most controversy, however, as Sterling found himself looking at a red card.While it wasn't immediately clear what he'd done, it soon became apparent he'd received a second yellow for his over-zealous celebrations with the supporters. City fans went into raptures, spilling onto the pitch. Dean was not impressed and duly sent the England international for an early bath.

Did Dean get it wrong? 

Technically, the referee was just following the rules. Players know they're asking for a booking if they incite such scenes in the away end.

Perhaps some officials would let it go given the circumstances, but Dean is never one to shy away from a decision that will make the game all about him.

There were also a few other shaky decisions too - fouls that weren't given, perfectly clean tackles that were.

It's Sterling's dismissal that has got everyone debating, though, and Alan Shearer has now weighed in with his opinion.

Unsurprisingly, the legendary striker is firmly on the side of the goalscorer.

Shearer's response 

"Don't give me 'it's the law' nonsense. Mike Dean has clearly never experienced scoring the winning goal! #BOUMCI" Shearer tweeted.

"And for all saying 'it's the law' if we are going to rigidly apply law with no common sense, why did he only book Sterling?!"

Remarkably, Dean left both sets of fans furious within the space of a couple of seconds. Quite the talent.

Gary Lineker, of course, had the perfect response to Shearer's argument:

It means Sterling will be absent for the big game against his old club Liverpool when the Premier League resumes after the international break. 

Pep Guardiola was understandably frustrated, especially as it came just days after Kyle Walker was sent off harshly against Everton.

The main thing is that the Citizens got the three points. Having dropped points on Monday, they could not afford to leave the South Coast with anything but a win.

What did you make of Dean's decision? Have your say in the comments.