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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been urged to stick to team matters after sparking another debate about attendances at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola called on supporters to turn out in force for the champions' Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday in a TV interview following Wednesday's victory over RB Leipzig.
His unprompted comments may have been well-intentioned but they have irked some City fans who feel they have led to an unfair questioning of their loyalty.
Pep Guardiola has been told to stick to coaching after commenting on Manchester City crowds
'I would like more people to come to the next game on Saturday,' Guardiola told BT Sport after the 6-3 victory at the Etihad Stadium, which attracted a crowd of 38,062.
'We will need the people next Saturday, please, because we will be tired. I invite all our people to come next Saturday, 3pm, and watch the game.'
City's attendances for Champions League home games, which do not always sell out, are often used as a stick to beat the club with by rival fans.
Guardiola urged more supporters to attend this weekend in a potential dig at attendances
Yet there are many reasons why tickets are unsold and Kevin Parker, the general
