“You took our assistant coach as your manager, I’ll never support Arsenal to win the league in my lifetime”- Man City defender Kyle Walker aims dig at Arsenal and reveals why he would rather prefer Liverpool to win the Premier League title instead of Arsenal
“You took our assistant coach as your manager, I’ll never support Arsenal to win the league in my lifetime”- Man City defender Kyle Walker aims dig at Arsenal and reveals why he would rather prefer Liverpool to win the Premier League title instead of Arsenal
Kyle Walker, a prominent figure in Manchester City’s squad, recently made some pointed remarks regarding the Arsenal football team. In a discussion, he expressed his preference for Liverpool winning the league title over Arsenal, if Manchester City were not to clinch it themselves.
The Premier League race is heating up with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City all in contention, separated by a mere two points. Arsenal could briefly claim the top spot with a win over Brentford, setting the stage for a crucial match between Liverpool and City at Anfield.
Notably, City has struggled at Anfield under Pep Guardiola’s tenure, with their only win there during Covid restrictions. Following this challenging fixture, City faces Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals before hosting Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
In anticipation of these pivotal games, Walker shared his thoughts during an appearance on Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE YouTube channel. He acknowledged Arsenal’s improvements under their current setup, which includes borrowing tactics and personnel from Guardiola’s coaching staff.
When asked about his impressions of Arsenal’s progress, Walker hinted at their reliance on City’s assistant coach and players like Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus. Despite giving credit to Arsenal’s improvement, he remained confident in City’s ability to overcome them, citing their previous victories, including a convincing 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium last season.
Walker, who has a history with Arsenal’s rival team, Tottenham, admitted his reluctance to see Arsenal win the league due to his allegiance to Spurs. He expressed his preference for Liverpool winning the title over Arsenal if City were not to succeed, emphasizing his enduring loyalty to his former club.
Regarding recent comments made by Trent Alexander-Arnold comparing the significance of Liverpool’s trophies to City’s, Walker chose not to engage in any confrontation, maintaining a diplomatic stance amidst the rivalry.