Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

Manchester City cause a stink by spraying Etihad Stadium pitch with garlic to protect it from parasites

Manchester City are spraying the Etihad Stadium pitch with garlic to prevent parasites damaging their pristine surface.

Ground staff could be seen covering the turf with litres of liquid after Wednesday night’s thumping 4-0 Champions League group stage win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

That left a surprising stench in and outside the stadium long after supporters had travelled home - but for good reason.

Manchester City sprayed the Etihad with garlic to prevent parasites damaging the outch
Manchester City sprayed the Etihad with garlic to prevent parasites damaging the outch
Ground staff undertook the measure after the 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach
Ground staff undertook the measure after the 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach

City recognise most pitches are potentially at risk of parasites infecting grass, eating roots and as such damaging the top.