Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola accused Manchester United supporters of lacking class after singing vulgar chants about Phil Foden’s mother during Sunday’s derby match.
Guardiola said rival supporters should be ashamed having also targeted the England international as he left the field following a drab goalless draw at Old Trafford.
He said: “The chants to him? Lack of class. But it’s not United, it’s the people.
“We are so exposed, the people who are now on the screen in world football – managers, owners, and football players, especially.
“Honestly, I don’t understand the mind of the people, involving the mum from Phil, being involved in that.
“It’s a lack of integrity, class – and they should be ashamed. But it’s what it is, it’s happening everywhere I would say, not just in UK, everywhere.”
Pep Guardiola embraces Phil Foden as he leaves the pitch during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC at Old Trafford on April 06, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The stalemate meant City missed the chance to return to the top four of the Premier League while United continue to languish in 13th place.
Guardiola said: “Of course it would be better to win, but Old Trafford is Old Trafford – always you have to make a good performance [to win].
“When we lost the ball we were not good and they could run. The first 10-15 minutes of the second half were our best moments and I saw some good things but we were not in the position to hurt them more. But it’s fine. We take the point and we move forward.”
Manchester City will have to work hard to make top four this season. The Citizens will also fail to defend the Premier League title and their only hope to win a trophy is by winning the FA Cup.
