Manchester City supporters brought inflatable bananas into the Etihad Stadium in a show of solidarity and defiance as their club navigates one of the most turbulent periods in its history — and the mood on the pitch matched the energy in the stands, with City claiming a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town.

The iconic inflatable bananas, long associated with the club's fanbase, made a striking return to the terraces as supporters rallied behind the team despite the off-field pressures surrounding City's ongoing legal proceedings.

On the pitch, City delivered the result their fans demanded, holding off Ipswich Town in a tightly contested encounter to seal all three points at home.