“Kyle Walker was incensed by the actions of Arsenal’s coach, Nicolas Jover, after Manchester City’s defeat. Following their loss, Walker confronted Jover near the tunnel, referring to the coach’s behavior in a prior encounter. Jover’s presence at the pitch-side after Arsenal’s 1-0 victory visibly upset Walker and other City players. Erling Haaland was seen supporting Walker before he was escorted off. This incident escalated the post-match discussion, including Pep Guardiola’s acknowledgement that he was aware of the situation but chose not to disclose it.
Although there were no previous issues with Jover during his time at City or his decision to join Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, City players were disheartened last season when Jover declined to shake their hands after their league victories over Arsenal. When they spotted the coach waiting for them after Arsenal ended their losing streak, Walker, as captain, felt obligated to address what he saw as hypocrisy. The Football Association opted not to take any action in response to the event.
Arsenal’s victory propelled them above Manchester City in the league standings after eight games, joining Tottenham at the top. Meanwhile, the champions, Manchester City, find themselves two points behind. This marks the first time in five years that Guardiola’s team has lost consecutive league games. They aim to regroup after the international break when they host Brighton, striving to return to winning ways.”
