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Kyle Walker Delivers Candid Burnley Admission After Impressive Draw with Liverpool
In a thrilling Premier League encounter at Turf Moor, Burnley secured an impressive 2-2 draw against title-chasing Liverpool, with Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker offering a candid post-match reflection on the result. Despite not featuring for City—who suffered a shock 2-1 loss elsewhere—Walker, a former Sheffield United and Tottenham star with deep roots in northern football, praised Burnley's resilience in holding one of Arne Slot's high-flying Reds sides.[1][2]
The match saw Liverpool take the lead through early dominance, but Burnley fought back valiantly. Fans reacted with fury online as the Anfield giants dropped points, echoing sentiments from fan channels where supporters lamented throwing away a two-goal advantage, including a missed penalty opportunity. "We've threw it away... we should have been two up," one clip captured the halftime optimism turning to frustration.[1]
Walker, reflecting on Burnley's grit, admitted the cut-throat nature of the Premier League. Drawing parallels to recent games, he noted, "The game is never over until the final whistle. We've suffered twice now in back-to-back games," highlighting Turf Moor's fortress mentality. His comments come amid table tension, with Burnley sitting 17th on 3 points from 4 games, just above the relegation zone alongside West Ham and Leeds.[3]
Walker's praise underscores Burnley's impressive showing against a Liverpool team boasting stars like Mohamed Salah. The draw not only boosted morale but also intensified the title race, as City's slip handed rivals breathing room. Post-match, Walker reportedly deleted a tweet mocking Liverpool's earlier 1-1 stalemate with Leicester, showing respect after Burnley's heroics.[2]
Arne Slot's reaction focused on positives, but fan outrage boiled over, with calls for tactical tweaks. For Burnley, the point feels like a victory, validating their underdog spirit in a season of survival scraps. Walker's admission cements the match as a defining moment for Scott Parker's Clarets.[1][3]
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