Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called on the club's travelling supporters to pack inflatable bananas ahead of the weekend fixture against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Maresca's appeal comes as Chelsea prepare to face Manchester City, with the Italian coach expressing his desire to see the away end transformed into a sea of yellow inflatables — a quirky tradition among some visiting fan groups.

Whether the stands will deliver on Maresca's banana-themed vision remains to be seen, but the request has added an unusual flavour to what promises to be a competitive Premier League encounter.