Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's wife and two children attended the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena where numerous people lost their lives in a sickening attack.

Cristina Serra, Guardiola's wife, and their two daughters, Valentina and Maria, were among thousands who had flocked to the city's popular music venue to watch the American singer on Monday night.

It is unclear if they were still at the Manchester Arena when the explosion occurred shortly after 10.30pm, but all three are safe and unhurt.

Reports of their presence at the venue first emerged in Spain and are believed to be accurate. Manchester City have declined to comment.

Guardiola was due to fly to Abu Dhabi today for his end of season review with Manchester City's chairman but it remains to be seen whether the manager will now cancel or delay his planned visit in order to stay with his family.

The Etihad Stadium is currently being used as an emergency help centre and City had earlier released a statement in which they expressed their condolences for those affected by the tragedy.