Pep Guardiola refused to apologise for his comments about Manchester City's support in midweek.
The City manager invited the club's fans to turn up in their droves for Saturday's clash with Southampton after recording a 6-3 victory over RB Leipzig in front of 38,062 at the Etihad Stadium.
Kevin Parker, general secretary of City's supporters' club, criticised Guardiola for being out of touch but the Catalan stood his ground.
Guardiola addressed Parker, who has been a season ticket holder at the club since 1973, during his pre-match press conference.