Man City ban two minors over 'vile' Charlton chants

Fans of Manchester United's rivals City and Liverpool have laid scarves and shirts at the Trinity statue outside Old Trafford, which features Sir Bobby Charlton

Manchester City have banned two minors from home and away games for "vile chanting" following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.

City previously said the chants were made by a "small number of individuals" in some Etihad Stadium concourses.

The club condemned the chants and vowed to take "the appropriate action".

"Manchester City can confirm that two minors have been identified in connection with the vile chanting heard at the Etihad Stadium during half-time of last weekend's fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion," read a club statement.

"The individuals in question have subsequently been suspended from attending all home or away fixtures and their details have been shared with Greater Manchester Police who are investigating the matter.

"Following the conclusion of Greater Manchester Police's ongoing investigation, the individuals will be subject to the club's official sanctions and bans process."

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