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Premier League | Gameweek 9

Oct 21, 2023 at 3pm UK

Etihad Stadium

Man City
2 - 1
Brighton

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Manchester City condemn Sir Bobby Charlton chants

By Ben Sully | 22 October 2023

Manchester City condemn offensive chants heard during Saturday's game with Brighton & Hove Albion following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.

Manchester City have condemned offensive chants that took place on Saturday following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.

The news of Charlton's death was announced while Man City were facing Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium.

Moments after the announcement, a small section of supporters were heard singing offensive chants in the concourses of the stadium.

Man City have since condemned the chants, insisting that they will take action to "identify the individuals involved".

In a statement released on Sunday, Man City said: "Manchester City FC are extremely disappointed to have learned of reports of offensive chanting from a small number of individuals about Sir Bobby Charlton in some of the concourses of Etihad Stadium during half-time of yesterday's Premier League fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Former England and Manchester United attacker Sir Bobby Charlton on September 2, 2017 © Reuters

"On this day of all days, when the stadium stood to pay tribute to our own legend in Francis Lee, Manchester City supporters should understand and appreciate as keenly as anyone the need for respect in our game.

"Our security team are studying CCTV footage of the concourse areas. We are thankful to those who have already come forward to report this matter.

"We continue to appeal for any information that can help us identify the individuals involved so that we can take the appropriate action to issue banning orders."

The Premier League also stated that they would "support" any action taken by Man City against the individuals involved.

Sir Bobby Charlton black and white © Reuters

A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League is appalled to hear reports of chanting related to Sir Bobby Charlton at yesterday's game at Etihad Stadium.

"We welcome Manchester City seeking information on those responsible and will support any subsequent action."

The Premier League champions are set to face their local rivals Manchester United next Sunday in the first Manchester derby of the season.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola has said that "we will be present to make a tribute" to Charlton at Old Trafford next weekend.