Haaland and Walker are beside themselves: City’s nerves are tense after another bankruptcy

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Manchester City loses 1-0 to Arsenal due to a late goal. It was the second Premier League defeat in a row for the reigning treble winners, the last time this happened five years ago. It’s an unusual situation for Pep Guardiola’s team, otherwise so accustomed to success, and one that some players seem unable to cope with.

After the match, a dispute arose between City players and Arsenal assistant coach Nicolas Jover (41). TV images from ‘Sky Sport UK’ show how Jover wanted to shake hands with star defender Kyle Walker (33) after the final whistle. However, the Englishman refused the handshake. Explosive: The two know each other well, Jover worked at Man City from 2019 to 2021.

Haaland also gets involved

A heated discussion then ensued. Walker was beside himself and spoke angrily to his former coach. Super striker Erling Haaland (23) also joined the argument and confronted Jover.

The two sides were separated by stewards and other players, but continued to shout loudly at each other over their heads. Finally, the injured Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka (22) also arrived and acted as a mediator.

Guardiola makes no comment

City coach Pep Guardiola (52) was asked about the incident at the press conference after the match, but kept a low profile: “I know what happened, but I don’t want to say anything about it. They know,” the Spaniard said, shaking his head. Mikel Arteta, 41, Arsenal’s coach, said he did not see the incident at all.

Ultimately, the Gunners should not worry about the dispute, they are second in the Premier League after eight games and go into the domestic break two points ahead of Manchester City. Only city rival Tottenham is better, Spurs top the rankings thanks to a better goal difference than Arsenal. (bjl)

Source : Blick