Pep Guardiola: I’m sorry if we offended United

Pep Guardiola is prepared to apologise to Manchester United if they consider Manchester City’s celebrations after Sunday’s derby were excessive.

Staff and players from United are understood to have taken exception to the raucous way City enjoyed their 2-1 win at Old Trafford, sparking a fracas in the corridor outside the dressing rooms. There have been reports United boss Jose Mourinho became involved in an altercation with City goalkeeper Ederson and that milk and water were thrown at the Portuguese man. City coach Mikel Arteta is understood to have suffered a cut to the face.

City boss Guardiola would not confirm any details of the alleged melee, but was adamant his players were well within their rights to try to enjoy their victory in their dressing room.