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Man City fans set out to tell world one thing with inflatable banana stunt

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City's away end was awash with inflatable bananas during their trip to face Liverpool and there was a telling reason why

By Ben Crawford · Manchester Evening News

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:39 PM

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Manchester City supporters waved inflatable bananas at Anfield to show steadfast solidarity amid the club's financial breach verdict.
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 with goals scored by Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki.
An independent commission found City guilty of 114 financial breaches, which the club vehemently denies and is appealing.

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Manchester City fans waved inflatable bananas in the away end during their 3-0 victory over Liverpool to show resilience and unity amid off-field controversy. The demonstration followed an independent commission's ruling that found Manchester City guilty of 114 financial rule breaches, a verdict the club denies and is currently appealing.

Citizens Trust chair Nick Clarke explained that reviving the 1980s tradition represented defiance and humor in facing adversity. Manchester City secured the away victory courtesy of goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki.

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