Walker's desperate theatrics show how far City have fallen

NEVER mind that it was shameful, never mind that it was embarrassing, never mind that it was almost laughable.

After all, Kyle Walker's lamentable collapse following a gentle rubbing of foreheads with Rasmus Hojlund was only a piece of pathetic con-artistry that most Premier League players would be willing to perform.

Only Walker is not 'most Premier League players'.

Walker is the captain of a team that has won four Premier League titles on the spin.

Walker is the stalwart of a team that has won six of the last seven Premier Leagues.

Walker is the veteran of a team that won the Treble the season before last.

Walker should not be reduced to this. It was just before half-time and Manchester City were leading, for goodness sake. Since when did Walker, a totem of an all-conquering operation, feel he had to act like this?