Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-08 19:00:00
Manchester City secured their fifth Premier League win of the season in a 3-2 victory over Fulham, with Mateo Kovacic scoring a brace and Jeremy Doku adding a third goal for the Manchester club. However, pundit Chris Sutton singled out City’s Kyle Walker for being ‘exposed’ during the game, particularly when Adama Traore outpaced him and had a shot at City’s goal. Despite Walker’s reputation for speed, this incident raised questions about whether he is still the fastest player in the Premier League at the age of 34.
Walker, who was signed for £50 million from Tottenham Hotspur in 2017, has been known for his pace throughout his career. He recorded the highest speed in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season, but his performance against Fulham has led to speculation about his speed compared to other players in the league. Sutton’s surprise at seeing Walker outpaced by Traore suggests that the City captain may no longer hold the title of the fastest player in the Premier League, raising questions about his future performances on the pitch.
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