Why did Man City fans bring 1,000 balloon BANANAS to Anfield? The bizarre 1980s story behind their defiant display during 3-0 win over angry Reds
Manchester City silenced Anfield with a 3-0 victory over Liverpool, as Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki secured a dominant result. Amid hostile chants and banners over City’s financial verdict, travelling supporters revived the club’s iconic inflatable banana tradition, dating back to 1987-88. The victory extended City’s winning run and kept them atop the Premier League table.
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- Monday, 12 October 2026, 2:26 am IST
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