Man City to ban own fans after offensive chants at Bobby Charlton

Manchester City will undergo an investigation to identify the people, who were heard doing offensive chants towards the late Sir Bobby Charlton during the team’s 2-1 win over Brighton.

Manchester City are appealing for information after some fans allegedly sang offensive chants about Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/d3g78HHWdT

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 22, 2023

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The Citizens issued a statement, where they strongly condemned the behavior and asked for fans to come forward should they have useful information.

The club also stated that it is planning to ban the people, responsible for the act.

“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 the Etihad Stadium during half time of yesterday’s Premier League fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion.” the statement read.

“The club condemns these chants in the strongest terms, and apologizes unreservedly to the family and friends of Sir Bobby, and to all those at Manchester United.”