Notably, City has struggled at Anfield under Pep Guardiola’s tenure, with their only win there during Covid restrictions. Following this challenging fixture, City faces Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals before hosting Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
In anticipation of these pivotal games, Walker shared his thoughts during an appearance on Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE YouTube channel. He acknowledged Arsenal’s improvements under their current setup, which includes borrowing tactics and personnel from Guardiola’s coaching staff.
When asked about his impressions of Arsenal’s progress, Walker hinted at their reliance on City’s assistant coach and players like Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus. Despite giving credit to Arsenal’s improvement, he remained confident in City’s ability to overcome them, citing their previous victories, including a convincing 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium last season.
Walker, who has a history with Arsenal’s rival team, Tottenham, admitted his reluctance to see Arsenal win the league due to his allegiance to Spurs. He expressed his preference for Liverpool winning the title over Arsenal if City were not to succeed, emphasizing his enduring loyalty to his former club.
Regarding recent comments made by Trent Alexander-Arnold comparing the significance of Liverpool’s trophies to City’s, Walker chose not to engage in any confrontation, maintaining a diplomatic stance amidst the rivalry.