Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has assured fans that the defending champions will not give up on their Premier League title aspirations, despite a challenging season so far.
The England international, a key figure in City's dominance over the past seven years with six league titles, addressed supporters after Sunday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool. The defeat marked City's sixth in their last seven matches, leaving them fifth in the table, 11 points behind the leaders.
In a heartfelt social media post titled "A Message to Our Fans," Walker reflected on City's history of resilience. "We’ve won titles in the final games of the season and made history with a record-breaking 100-point campaign, right down to the last kick," wrote the 34-year-old. "We’ve shown time and time again that we can rise to the challenge, and we will do so again. I promise you, we’ll fight until the very end."
Struggles Mount
City’s poor form extends beyond the Premier League. A stunning collapse saw them squander a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in their last Champions League outing, extending their winless streak to seven matches across all competitions.
The pressure is mounting as City prepare to host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. A defeat could see Forest leapfrog the champions in the table.
Walker acknowledged the struggles, saying, "We know our recent performances haven’t been up to the standard we expect, and we’re aware it’s been tough. But we’ve been through challenges like this before, together, and we’ll come through this one as well."
Rallying the Fans
The veteran defender emphasized the importance of unity during this difficult spell. "It’s important that we all stay together as one club, as Manchester City," he said. "Your support, whether in the good times or the difficult moments, means everything to us."
As City face a crucial period in their campaign, Walker’s rallying cry underlines the team’s determination to fight for success and rekindle the form that has defined their recent dominance.