'We know' - Kyle Walker sends defiant Man City message in direct address to fans

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has vowed that he and his teammates will "fight until the very end" to turn the club's fortunes around.

City suffered a sixth defeat in their last seven matches across all competitions on Sunday afternoon after losing 2-0 to Liverpool at Anfield. Goals either side of half-time from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah moved the Merseysiders 11 points ahead of City in the Premier League table.

City, as a result, now find themselves fifth in the standings having lost each of their last four league outings. They last tasted a victory of any kind on October 26.

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However, despite their ongoing struggles and their hopes of retaining the title being as good as over already, Walker has issued a defiant message to City's supporters, urging everyone associated with the club to stick together in the players' quest to get back on track.

Walker posted on Instagram: "A message to our fans: We know our recent performances haven't been up to the standard we expect, and we're aware it's been tough. But we've been through these challenges before, together, and we'll come through this one as well.

"It's important that we all stay together as one club, as Manchester City, through this tough spell. Your support, whether in the good times or the difficult moments, means everything to us.

"We've won titles in the final games of the season, and we've made history with a record-breaking 100-point campaign, right down to the last kick. We've shown time and time again that we can rise to the challenge, and we will