Manchester City are appealing for information after some fans allegedly sang offensive chants about Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday morning aged 86.
In a statement to Sky Sports News, Manchester City said they are extremely disappointed to have learned of reports of offensive chanting from a small number of individuals about Sir Bobby in some of the concourses of Etihad Stadium during half-time of Saturday's Premier League game with Brighton.
'Fans who see or hear abusive behaviour are encouraged to text 0770 0151 894 to make our dedicated security team aware of what they have witnessed.' Charlton is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest ever players, scoring 249 goals in 758 appearances between 1956 and 1973. He won the European Cup with United in 1968, as well as three First Division titles.
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