Manchester City’s Kyle Walker received a yellow card for a challenge on Brentford’s Neal Maupay, reigniting tension between the two players just two weeks after their previous clash. Maupay, who had started the match on the bench, was involved in a 50-50 challenge with Walker shortly after coming on. The City skipper’s robust tackle earned him a booking, adding to Maupay’s frustrating evening as he had earlier conceded possession, leading to Erling Haaland’s winning goal on the counterattack.
The recent encounter marked the first meeting between Maupay and Walker since their heated exchange two weeks prior. In that incident, Walker was visibly furious and allegedly threatened Maupay after an altercation involving comments about Walker’s children. Despite this, the incident was not mentioned in the match report, and no further action was taken by the FA. City manager Pep Guardiola refrained from commenting on the matter, while Brentford’s Thomas Frank stated he did not know of any developments between the players.
Maupay, known for his on-field antics, defended his actions as part of the game, emphasizing his commitment to winning while also stating he would never discuss a rival’s private life or family. The renewed tension between Walker and Maupay adds an intriguing subplot to their encounters on the pitch, highlighting the intensity and emotion involved in top-level football.
KYLE WALKER GETS YELLOW CARD REVENGE ON NEAL MAUPAY. Two weeks after pair had heated exchange at Brentford—in which City defender claimed s**thousery king talked trash about his family—Walker slams into Frenchman just 14 minutes after forward subs on. 💥🐝🟨 pic.twitter.com/MdP5W9AbWE
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) February 20, 2024
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker
EnglandThis season he played in total 24 times for 2081 minutes for Premier League.
Kyle Walker didn’t score any goal for Manchester City. He procured two assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 1-0 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against AFC Bournemouth.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City
Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 56 points.
In the last 25 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 1-0 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 58 goals and conceding 26.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 24th of February in Bournemouth. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
Neal Maupay
Neal Maupay
FranceThis season he played in total 22 times for 1216 minutes for Premier League.
Neal Maupay scored 5 goals for Brentford. He procured 3 assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 14th in Premier League. In the last match Brentford lost 1-0 against Manchester City.
Brentford performance and stats
Brentford is currently 14th in the Premier League with 25 points.
In the last 25 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, Brentford lost 1-0 against Manchester City.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 44.
Brentford will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Saturday 24th of February in London. The prediction is West Ham United winning the match.
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