The Manchester City fans who mocked the death of Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton "do not represent" the club, says Pep Guardiola.
The Spanish coach spoke out ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby amid fears that tragedy chanting will again mar a high-level game in the Premier League.
Two minors were banned from following City home and away after being identified for mocking Charlton's death at the age of 86, which was announced during their recent home game against Brighton.
City condemned the "small number of individuals" responsible and Guardiola insisted he and the club have the utmost respect for United and Charlton ahead of the derby.
"They don't represent us," he told reporters. "Alcohol makes bad things in people.
"Representing us is Mike Summerbee going to Old Trafford to sign the book [of condolences] on behalf of Manchester City.
"We have huge respect for Manchester United and we prove it, losing or winning. We have a lot of respect, especially for the iconic Sir Bobby Charlton.
"So [Sunday] we will be part of that, our condolences were sent to the families, to United and English football. Always is and we'll be there."
A minute's applause will be held before United's game against City.
A club statement after the chants were heard last weekend read: "Manchester City FC are extremely disappointed to have learned of reports of offensive chanting from a small number of individuals about Sir Bobby Charlton in some of the concourses of Etihad Stadium during half-time of yesterday's Premier League fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion.
"The club condemns these chants in the strongest terms and apologises unreservedly to the family and friends of Sir Bobby, and to all those at Manchester United.
"On this day of all days, when the stadium stood to pay tribute to our own legend in Francis Lee, Manchester City supporters should understand and appreciate as keenly as anyone the need for respect in our game."
