Why did Man City fans bring inflatable bananas to match vs Liverpool?

Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to their Premier League 2026-27 match against Liverpool at Anfield. The practice dates back to the 1980s, when a fan brought one to a match to lighten the mood after City were relegated to the second tier. Notably, Sunday's match marked City's first Premier League outing since being found guilty of financial rule breaches.