Manchester City fans have directed their anger at one player after their dismal defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
On Saturday evening, City faced Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium, hoping to cut the gap on league leaders Liverpool, who now lead by five points ahead of their match against Southampton on Sunday.
The mood in the City camp was upbeat going into the weekend after Pep Guardiola signed a new deal that would keep him at the club until 2027.
However, the bubble was burst during what was a horrific first half by the reigning champions.
A brace from James Maddison meant Ange Postecoglou’s men went into the break with a commanding 2-0 lead.
In the second half, things got worse as further goals from Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson made it 4-0. As a result, City have now lost five matches in a row.
Reacting on social media, City fans were far from happy with the performance of defender Kyle Walker.
One fan said: “Not surprised. When you don’t take your chances and allow 80% conversion of shots against you to score that happens. Walker should never play again. Can see positives with the medic infused others but need more time to heal before we can move forward, not our day.”
Werner picked the ball from open space and outpaced Kyle Walker
Another tweeted: “I actually still think we can save this season but here’s a lot of players that should never see the pitch again. Walker needs to leave now. Gundo shouldn’t come on till the 70th minute. Stones needs to be shipped at the end of the season too.”
A third fan added: “If it means Pep Guardiola has to leave just so Kyle Walker stays glued to the bench forever, I will drive Pep to the airport myself.”
Someone else wrote: “A serious conversation needs to be had about Kyle Walker.”
A fifth commented: “Kyle Walker needs to go, out of position for both goals, constant s**t touches. It’s not just this game as well, it’s been months.”
Another fan said: “Never pick Kyle Walker again.”
Speaking on Sky Sports, former Manchester United and England star Gary Neville said: “(Rico) Lewis and (Kyle) Walker are getting torn to shreds. They have been torn apart!
“James Maddison, that is absolutely wonderful! The control with the right, the dink with the left is a thing of beauty. That is a brilliant goal.”
Meanwhile, ex-Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “This Man City back four are all over the place. They don’t like when Tottenham players run at them. Dominic Solanke is occupying the centre halves and then the third man run from the likes of James Maddison and Heung-min Son is really hurting them.”