Manchester City plays Ipswich Town on Saturday, and manager Enzo Maresca just issued a dare to fans that will likely get a happy reaction.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca called on supporters to bring inflatable bananas to Etihad Stadium for Saturday's Premier League match against Ipswich. Maresca admitted he was previously unaware of the tradition's history until recently, stating his hope to see many bananas in the stands following City's undefeated 6-0 league start.
Writer Lee Vowell argues that fans should embrace the tradition to bring color and defiance to the stadium amidst ongoing financial fair play controversies. The writer notes the practice originated during City's 1987-88 second-tier campaign to lighten the mood during difficult times.
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