Manchester City experienced disappointment for the second week in a row in the Premier League, failing to secure three points and consequently losing their top spot to Liverpool after the sixth round of matches. Following a frustrating draw with Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s team faced Newcastle United on Saturday, where they were held to another 1-1 stalemate.
In the match, City initially took the lead with a goal from defender Josko Gvardiol, who found the net, sparking hope among the City faithful. However, the Magpies swiftly responded, equalizing through a penalty scored by Anthony Gordon.
The pivotal moment came when Kyle Walker, unable to keep his defensive line intact, allowed Gordon to break free and stay onside. This lapse in concentration left the Newcastle striker one-on-one with goalkeeper Ederson, resulting in a foul that earned Newcastle the penalty. Gordon stepped up and confidently converted it, leveling the score.
In the aftermath of the match, City supporters were vocal in their criticism of Walker, a 34-year-old veteran defender. Many fans expressed their frustration on social media, directing a stream of angry comments toward him.
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The criticism centered around Walker’s perceived inability to avoid critical mistakes, with some supporters even suggesting he should be benched in favor of Rodri, who is sidelined for the season due to a serious injury.
So far this season, Walker has appeared in five matches for Manchester City across all competitions but has yet to contribute with any goals or assists, further fueling the fans’ discontent with his performance. The growing dissatisfaction highlights the pressure on the team to bounce back and regain their winning form.
