Manchester City issue statement condemning attack on Phil Foden's mother at Kell Brook v Amir Khan fight

Manchester City have said they are appalled by footage of Phil Foden’s mother being attacked, and offered support to the player and his family. Footage of an incident began to circulate on Sunday morning, hours after Manchester City had lost 3-2 to Tottenham in the Premier League.

Ad/> Foden was in attendance at the Kell Brook vs Amir Khan fight at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, when a confrontation broke out in which the England international’s mother was struck. Premier LeagueCarragher says title race is back on after Man City lose to Spurs19 HOURS AGO City have issued a statement condemning the incident, and offered support to Foden and his family.

«The club is aware of a video which has circulated on social media showing Phil Foden and his family being harassed and abused,» read a statement from City. «We are shocked and appalled about the nature of the abuse and ensuing assault on one of Phil’s family members.