Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters has responded to the racial abuse he received in the aftermath of the Saints' draw with Manchester United at the weekend, while also sending a message to Alejandro Garnacho.
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Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves believe an unsettled defence has contributed to Manchester City's inconsistent season.
City have been far below their usual incredibly high standard this season despite the goal-scoring brilliance of Erling Haaland. They are yet to win more than four games in a row in the campaign, when in recent years they have built their trophy triumphs on being able to put together lengthy winning streaks.
It's put Pep Guardiola's side's grip on the Premier League title in serous peril as they battle Arsenal for the crown and the past week couldn't sum up their inconsistency better. The Blues defeated the Gunners in a thrilling match but then threw away three points as they drew with Nottingham Forest.
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Speaking ahead of City's return to Champions League competition against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, BT Sport's pundits are in agreement over one of the causes of their rocky form.
"We were talking off air, and you look at all the successful teams down the years, the bedrock and foundation of any great team is having continuity at the back," Ferdinand said. "They just don’t have that at City at the moment, they’re changing every week down to injuries or just choice.
"History tells you that you do need to have the same faces playing more often than not. You look at Real Madrid yesterday, you knew the two centre halves, Rudiger and Militao, were gonna play. Ramos and Varane before that. You through history and that’s what happens, so they’re going to be doing something different if they’re going to win it, the way that they are at the moment."
Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker and Rodri have all
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WAG drama is nothing new, with plenty of high-profile celebs (from Cheryl and Victoria to Nicola and Danielle) rowing throughout the years. For those who are looking to be filled in on the world of WAGS, here are some of the most toxic conflicts over the years… Rebekah Vardy vs Annie Kilner Rebekah Vardy is no stranger to a good row. From being one half of the world-famous Wagatha Christie drama, she’s now found herself front and centre of another feud, this time, with Annie, the wife of England’s Kyle Walker.
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Police are investigating after a video was circulated, which appears to show Manchester City and England ace Kyle Walker 'indecently exposing' himself. In the clip, which has been shared by the Sun, the 32-year-old also seemingly leans in for a kiss with a woman in a bar. The video is said to have been recorded between 5.30pm and 7pm on Sunday (March 5), just over 24 hours after he helped City beat Newcastle United 2-0. While inside the bar, the Sun reported that Walker downed shots and danced up against a woman. At one point, he appeared to drop his tracksuit bottoms to flash those nearby, who reacted by looking away.
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