Man City fans turn on one player after shocking first half against Liverpool

Manchester City fans have turned on one player on social media after a difficult first half against Liverpool.

Liverpool entered their clash against Manchester City aiming to extend their lead to 11 points over Pep Guardiola’s side. Arne Slot’s impressive start as Liverpool boss, with 17 wins from 19 games, had bolstered the Reds’ confidence.

City, in stark contrast, have struggled this season. They began the game in fourth place, having endured five consecutive defeats before squandering a 3-0 lead in their midweek Champions League draw with Feyenoord.

The struggles have been attributed to various factors, including Erling Haaland’s inconsistent goal-scoring form and a long-term injury to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. However, City fans have also pointed to the declining performances of veteran defender Kyle Walker as a significant issue.

After trailing 1-0 at halftime against Liverpool, many City supporters took to social media platform X to voice their frustrations with the 34-year-old England international.

One fan wrote: “Kyle Walker’s awareness of what is around him gets worse, and worse, and worse with every passing week.”

Another added: “Kyle Walker is literally a pain to watch… how does he continuously start games, and why is he still the captain? Come on, man, sell this guy.”

A third remarked: “Kyle Walker once again, losing Gakpo at the back post. Beggars belief how he’s not been dropped.”

A fourth quipped: “The brains of people who still rate Kyle Walker need to be studied in labs like chimps.”

A fifth scathingly said: “Kyle Walker got to be one of the worst players in the Premier League. Absolutely abysmal.”

Walker’s performances have clearly become a point of contention among City fans as the team’s poor form continues.