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Enzo Maresca begs banana-waving Man City fans to gift some inflatables to his KIDS before firing Arsenal title warning

ENZO MARESCA'S kids hope the blow-up banana craze gives Manchester City an extra potassium boost. And the Etihad boss trusts fans won't peel back on their 'us against them' mentality when the 'sham' club returns to Prem action on Saturday.…

By Katherine Walsh · The Sun

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:53 PM

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Enzo Maresca revealed his four sons support Manchester City fans' revived inflatable banana craze.
City supporters revived the 1980s trend following the club being found guilty of over 100 financial charges.
Maresca warned rivals that ongoing outside controversy has only unified and motivated his squad.

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca revealed his four sons have joined in on supporters' inflatable banana craze ahead of their clash against Ipswich Town. Fans revived the retro trend as a symbol of unity following the club's guilty verdict on over 100 Premier League financial charges, which City are currently appealing. Maresca welcomed the atmosphere and warned critics that outside scrutiny has only united his squad.

Maresca stated he trusts the club 100 percent and is focusing purely on pitch performances, with City aiming to maintain their perfect start to the league campaign. The club reportedly ordered nearly 11,000 inflatable bananas from former striker Imre Varadi's balloon business for the upcoming fixture.

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