Pep Guardiola has apologised for Manchester City fans’ taunts at Anfield.
Liverpool issued a statement condemning ‘vile’ chants that came from the away section during last weekend’s Premier League clash between the sides.
Songs making reference to the Heysel and Hillsborough tragedies were aired mid-game while similarly abusive graffiti was discovered on the concourse.
Although Guardiola admits he did not hear the chants at the time, the City manager offered an apology to his Reds’ counterparts for any offence caused.
He said: “I didn’t hear the chants [but] if it happened I’m so sorry.
“It doesn’t represents what we are as a team or a club if this happens.
“But don’t worry we can behave perfectly and learn from our mistakes without a problem.”
The game was marred by reports Guardiola was targeted with coins throw in his direction while City’s team bus suffered damage as it was leaving Anfield.
Merseyside Police is investigating those claims and the Football Association has been weighing up whether to pursue disciplinary action against both clubs.
But Guardiola insists that his side’s current rivalry with Liverpool has not developed a toxic element, saying: “I don’t think so. From our side, I’m pretty sure it hasn’t.”