Tempers flared after the contest, with Walker and Erling Haaland among those visibly angry as the teams left the field in north London. It transpired that Arsenal coach Nicolas Jover, who used to work for Manchester City, was on the other side of the clash, with the Gunners man angering Walker and his teammates by trying to shake their hands after previously avoiding a handshake when Arsenal were beaten by City. Asked about the incident while on England duty this week, Walker said: ‘I don’t like losing. A couple of matches before, Nico, who worked for Man City, he did not want to shake hands when we beat them before. MORE : Reece James set to return for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against ArsenalMORE : Rob Holding names the two former Arsenal teammates he’s trying to emulate at Crystal PalaceFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro October 17, 2023 08:43 UTC