Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City
Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.
On a day of defiance at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, fans made their feelings clear with boos and jeers during the Premier League anthem and chants of "City, City, City." Inflatable bananas adorned seats in the home sections throughout the 60,817 crowd, reminiscent of a 1980s fan craze. Phil Foden helped City secure a six-point lead at the top of the table, scoring his first goal of 2026 in the 19th minute.
Manager Enzo Maresca, the first Premier League manager to win his first seven games, praised the fans' unity and the team's strong start. Despite off-field turmoil, including a £830m fine for breaching financial rules, City remains unbeaten in their first seven Premier League matches, a record since 1897.
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