Kyle Walker assured Manchester City supporters that they will "fight until the very end" after the damaging defeat at Liverpool.
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Man City going through a rough phaseRemain winless in the last seven gamesFell 11 points behind leaders LFC after latest defeatFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! š¢š±WHAT HAPPENED?
The loss at Anfield, orchestrated by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, marked Cityās sixth defeat in their last seven matches. The result leaves the reigning Premier League champions in fifth place, struggling to find the consistency that has defined their past successes.
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Walker made key errors that contributed to the loss as he left Cody Gakpo unmarked to score Liverpool's opener and later lost possession to Luis DĆaz, leading to a penalty that Mohamed Salah converted to seal the win. After another disappointing performance, City fans voiced their frustration on social media, with several players, including Walker, facing criticism for their lacklustre displays.
WHAT WALKER SAID
In an Instagram post titled Walker shared a heartfelt statement alongside a photograph of himself in action.
"We know our recent performances havenāt been up to the standard we expect, and weāre aware itās been tough," he wrote. "But weāve been through these challenges before, together, and weāll come through this one as well. Itās important that we all stay together as one club, as Manchester City, through this tough spell. Your support, whether in the good times or the difficult moments, means everything to us.
"Weāve won titles in the final games of the season, and weāve made history with a record-breaking 100-point campaign, right down to the last kick. Weāve shown time and time again that we can rise to the challenge, and we will do so again. I promise you, weāll fight until the very end š©µ"
DID YOU KNOW?
The defeat at Liverpool highlighted deeper issues for Pep Guardiolaās side, who are now winless in seven matches across all competitions. This troubling run has raised doubts about their ability to compete for the Premier League title this season, with pundit Jamie Carragher questioning whether City can even finish in the top-four places.