Guardiola: Abuse Of Foden And Grealish Shows 'crazy World' We Live In

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed concern for Jack Grealish and Phil Foden after both players were subjected to abuse during last weekend's goalless draw against Manchester United.

Grealish was allegedly slapped by a supporter while leaving the pitch at Old Trafford, with a man subsequently charged with assault. Foden, meanwhile, was the target of a vile chant directed at his mother during the match, prompting Guardiola's sharp criticism of the fans involved.

"They Foden and Grealish don't feel good, but we move forward," Guardiola said on Friday. "If you take a look around, you'll realise we are not on the right path. It's a crazy world, right? These things are happening everywhere, not just in sport."

He added: "It's not an issue limited to one club or even football - this kind of behaviour is becoming common across society."

While Guardiola is no stranger to competing for Premier League titles at this stage of the season, City currently sit sixth in the table and are fighting just to secure Champions League qualification.