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Pep Guardiola apologises for Manchester City fans' chants at Anfield

Last updated on 21 October 202221 October 2022.From the section Man CityPep Guardiola's side were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool Pep Guardiola has apologised after Manchester City fans chanted about football stadium tragedies during Sunday's game at Liverpool but added he had not heard the chants himself. The Reds condemned "vile" chants about the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies from the away end during their 1-0 win. But Guardiola, who has said coins were thrown at him, added he was "pretty sure" the rivalry had not become toxic. "I didn't hear the chant. If it happened I'm so sorry," he said. "It doesn't represent what we are as a team and a club if this happened. "But don't worry, we can behave perfectly [after] our mistakes, without a problem." During a fiery game, Liverpool saw manager Jurgen Klopp sent off and later charged by the Football Association for berating a referee's assistant when a foul was not given for a challenge on Mohamed Salah. Klopp later said he would "hate it" if his comments about City's spending power made before Sunday's match were seen as xenophobic. In addition to the chanting, Liverpool said that offensive graffiti was sprayed in the away concourse. The club has also opened an investigation into the report of coin throwing. City's team bus was also damaged and Merseyside Police is investigating the incidents at Anfield. Guardiola's side welcome Brighton to Etihad Stadium on Saturday, looking to close the four-point gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.All the latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views in one placeYou can now get Man City news notifications in the BBC Sport app - find out moreOur coverage of Manchester City is bigger and better than ever before - here's everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a momentEverything City - go straight to all the best content

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