Manchester City Fans Bring Inflatable Bananas to Anfield

Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in a Premier League showdown, extending their unbeaten run to six consecutive matches. However, one of the most unusual moments of the occasion came from the visitors’ supporters, who brought inflatable bananas into the away end.

The stunt was a reference to one of the most distinctive traditions in English football, dating back to the late 1980s.

In 1987, when Manchester City were going through a difficult period and were relegated from the top flight, striker Imre Varadi acquired the nickname “Imre Banana”. The inflatable bananas became associated with City supporters during that era, particularly the 1987-88 season.

Decades later, the fans have revived the humorous tradition, recalling a time when the club was far from being one of English football’s dominant forces.

Interestingly, the bananas at Anfield had nothing to do with Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip in 2014, despite what some supporters might assume.

Manchester City are currently in excellent form, having gone six consecutive Premier League rounds without defeat. However, the club’s ongoing financial fair play case continues to cast a shadow over their success, with the possibility of points deductions or other severe sanctions hanging over them.