'Fight until the very end' - Kyle Walker sends bullish message to Man City supporters after damaging defeat at Liverpool as he calls for unity amid dire run of form

The loss at Anfield, orchestrated by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, marked City’s sixth defeat in their last seven matches. The result leaves the reigning Premier League champions in fifth place, struggling to find the consistency that has defined their past successes.

Walker made key errors that contributed to the loss as he left Cody Gakpo unmarked to score Liverpool's opener and later lost possession to Luis Díaz, leading to a penalty that Mohamed Salah converted to seal the win. After another disappointing performance, City fans voiced their frustration on social media, with several players, including Walker, facing criticism for their lacklustre displays.

In an Instagram post titled “A message to our fans,” Walker shared a heartfelt statement alongside a photograph of himself in action.

"We know our recent performances haven’t been up to the standard we expect, and we’re aware it’s been tough," he wrote. "But we’ve been through these challenges before, together, and we’ll come through this one as well. It’s important that we all stay together as one club, as Manchester City, through this tough spell. Your support, whether in the good times or the difficult moments, means everything to us.

"We’ve won titles in the final games of the season, and we’ve made history with a record-breaking 100-point campaign, right down to the last kick. 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 🩵"

The defeat at Liverpool highlighted deeper issues for Pep Guardiola’s side, who are now winless in seven matches across all competitions. This troubling run has raised doubts about their ability to compete for the Premier League title this season, with pundit Jamie Carragher questioning whether City can even finish in the top-four places.

City’s next opportunity to reverse their fortunes comes on Wednesday night, when they host an in-form Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium. Forest sits just one point behind City in sixth place, and a win for the visitors would compound the pressure on Guardiola’s squad.