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Man City fans boo anthem, win over Ipswich

Manchester City’s supporters began the match at Etihad Stadium by booing the Premier League anthem and waving inflatable bananas, creating a defiant atmosphere before kickoff. The game ended with a 2‑0 victory over Ipswich Town, giving City a six‑point cushion at the top of the table. Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 19th minute, his first goal of the 2026 season, and added a second to seal the win. City manager Enzo Maresca praised the united spirit of the fans, club and players, noting the crowd’s energy helped the team maintain a flawless start to the campaign. The match drew a record 60,817 spectators, the highest attendance at the Etihad to date. Maresca, who has won every game in his first seven matches, highlighted the team’s control and the positive impact of the supporters. The win keeps City on course for a strong league campaign amid ongoing off‑field scrutiny over financial rule breaches.

· BBC Sport

The essential points

  1. 01Fans booed the Premier League anthem before kickoff, waving inflatable bananas everywhere.
  2. 02Phil Foden scored his first goal of 2026, helping City secure a 6‑point lead.
  3. 03Enzo Maresca praised the united spirit of fans, club and players after a flawless 7‑game start.
  4. 04The Etihad hosted a record 60,817 spectators, the highest attendance at the venue.
The full brief

Manchester City’s supporters began the match at Etihad Stadium by booing the Premier League anthem and waving inflatable bananas, creating a defiant atmosphere before kickoff. The game ended with a 2‑0 victory over Ipswich Town, giving City a six‑point cushion at the top of the table. Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 19th minute, his first goal of the 2026 season, and added a second to seal the win.

City manager Enzo Maresca praised the united spirit of the fans, club and players, noting the crowd’s energy helped the team maintain a flawless start to the campaign. The match drew a record 60,817 spectators, the highest attendance at the Etihad to date. Maresca, who has won every game in his first seven matches, highlighted the team’s control and the positive impact of the supporters.

The win keeps City on course for a strong league campaign amid ongoing off‑field scrutiny over financial rule breaches.