I don't like losing — Kyle Walker explains bust-up with Arsenal coach after Emirates defeat

I don't like losing — Kyle Walker explains bust-up with Arsenal coach after Emirates defeat

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:17 - 17.10.2023

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has opened up on the clash with a member of Arsenal's coaching staff after the 1-0 defeat.

Manchester City lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates 10 days ago, in a tight affair settled by a late Gabriel Martinelli strike.

The game was tense and tight throughout, with both teams keen to avoid a potentially damaging defeat. 

At full-time, tempers flared with Walker and Erling Haaland among those visibly angry as the players left the field.

Kyle Walker opens up on Arsenal incident

Haaland and Walker || Credit: Manchester Evening News

While on England duty, Walker was asked about the incident. 

The Manchester City defender said: “I don’t like losing. A couple of matches before, Nico, who worked for Man City, did not want to shake hands when we beat them before.

 “When we lost, he wanted to shake my hand and I did not take it lightly. Simple as that. 

“I have been concentrating on England but I will probably reach out to him, definitely. I will say, it was probably a bit too much.”

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