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.
"I'd like more people to come on Saturday, we need the people.