Kyle Walker shares his honest opinion on Liverpool fans and desperate to beat Liverpool
Liverpool host Manchester City tomorrow in what many are bigging up as the biggest game of the Premier League season so far.
A win for Liverpool would do wonders for Jurgen Klopp’s side and give them a four point cushion over Pep Guardiola’s side. On the other side, a win for City puts them above Liverpool and in pole position heading into the final run in.
Of course, one of the key players for City going to Anfield will be defender, Kyle Walker. The England star is one of the most decorated players in the Premier League but remarkably, admitted he’d never won at Anfield.
And when pressed by Rio Ferdinand on what makes Anfield such a difficult place to go to, Walker admitted that the fans do play a part in that.
“Listen, they’ve had some good players haven’t they. And I think the fans are incredible. That’s one thing I do say, the fans are really really good. But just never won,” Walker said on FIVE.
At 33 and with every honour under his belt, winning at Liverpool will definitely eat away at a player like Kyle Walker.
Given his success in the game and now given his age, he’ll be hoping to get the monkey off his back and hope to finally pick that win up at Anfield.
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This weekend is actually a realistic chance. With no Alisson in the Liverpool goal, City will surely fancy their chances of getting a few goals and then shutting up shop at the back.
For Walker, he’ll see this a golden chance to finally get this one on his CV.
His comments on the Liverpool fans are interesting though. Often the Reds fans are given a hard time but clearly, one of the top players in the game saying they are brilliant is the ultimate compliment.
In a clash that promises to be a defining moment in the 2023-24 Premier League season, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola will share a warm embrace on the Anfield touchline for the final time in the league.
Only one place and one point separates the two titans after 27 games of the 2023-24 season, although Arsenal could knock both sides down a spot before Sunday’s headline encounter
As the Premier League title hangs in the balance, Arsenal lurks in the shadows, ready to upset the current order and potentially knock both Liverpool and Manchester City down a spot before the much-anticipated showdown commences.
Liverpool, riding high on the momentum of Darwin Nunez’s 99th-minute header against Nottingham Forest, currently holds the coveted top spot. This dramatic victory not only secured their first Premier League win at the City Ground but also etched Nunez’s name in history with the 10th latest winning goal since data became available.
However, Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities are evident, with only one clean sheet in their last nine home affairs. Having witnessed at least three goals in six of their last seven Anfield contests, the stage is set for an equally potent Manchester City to capitalize and disrupt Liverpool’s title aspirations.
Guardiola’s side, despite being stunned by a Marcus Rashford rocket against Manchester United, displayed resilience with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland leading a comeback. The Citizens, aiming to win the title for the fourth consecutive times, remain a formidable force in the title race.
Kick Off Time
The match is set to kick off by 4:30 pm GMT+1 on Sunday and will mark the second meeting between these two sides this season.
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Liverpool welcomes back Mohamed Salah after his comeback in the Europa League, offering a potential boost to their attacking prowess. However, they will be without key players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, and Alisson Becker, among others.
Manchester City, on the other hand, faces uncertainties with the fitness of Jeremy Doku and the confirmed absence of Jack Grealish. Despite these challenges, Guardiola can call upon a strong lineup, with key players like Foden, Walker, Silva, De Bruyne, and Haaland ready to make an impact.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Alvarez
Kyle Walker might have a big game against Liverpool this weekend for Manchester City but he’s found time to sing the praises of a Manchester United player.
Walker goes to Anfield having never won at Anfield and is hoping to put that right in one of the biggest games of the season so far.
Of course, another foe for Walker are City’s cross-city rivals, Man United. And in particular, due to the position he plays, Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has had a difficult season this time around and has come in for criticism from a number of pundits.
‘You aren’t stopping him’…Kyle Walker says 26-year-old Manchester United player is ‘incredible’Photo by Michael
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Kyle Walker might have a big game against Liverpool this weekend for Manchester City but he’s found time to sing the praises of a Manchester United player.
Walker goes to Anfield having never won at Anfield and is hoping to put that right in one of the biggest games of the season so far.
Of course, another foe for Walker are City’s cross-city rivals, Man United. And in particular, due to the position he plays, Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has had a difficult season this time around and has come in for criticism from a number of pundits.
However, Walker is having none of it and speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE podcast, Walker admitted he finds Rashford an ‘incredible’ talent.
Speaking about his England teammate, Walker admitted that the 26-year-old forward is a nightmare for defenders at times.
“I honestly, honestly, I think he’s incredible. Listen things sometimes don’t go your way on the pitch but for me, and I’m not just saying this, when he’s on it, you aren’t stopping him. Left and right foot, pace, strong, and he’s got the one where there’s no back lift, it’s just a quick shot, like Defoe used to have. As a defender you gamble but when it comes through your legs, what can you do,” Walker said.
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