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Kyle Walker and Arsenal manager Nicolas Jover had a heated confrontation following the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.

A late goal from Gabriel Martinelli condemned Pep Guardiola and his side to three defeats in three matches in which key defensive midfielder Rodri was suspended following his red card against Nottingham Forest last month.

Manchester City now enter the second international break of the season in third place, ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham on equal points and behind the two reigning Premier League champions.

While the match was tense from the opening minutes and Mateo Kovacic’s tackles in the first half had Arsenal fans on the edge of their seats, it was business off the field after the whistle. The end sparked discussion around the match.

Kyle Walker confronts former Manchester City employee and current Arsenal manager at the tunnel entrance, after appearing to refuse assistant Mikel Arteta’s offer of a handshake after the match.

While the conclusions were made loudly on social media, a series of reports on Monday night appeared to highlight the truth of the matter, with tensions having been created since the season before between relevant parties.

According to Simon Stone, Kyle Walker’s confrontation after the final whistle at the Emirates sparked a reaction last season, when the England full-back went to shake hands with Nicolas Jover after Pep Guardiola’s team’s victory but The Arsenal coach refused.

It was further explained that with the result of the match and the roles being reversed this time, Kyle Walker did not understand why he had to shake hands with the former Manchester City backroom employee.

MailSport’s Jack Gaughan writes that Nicolas Jover’s refusal to shake hands with Manchester City players after last season’s Premier League matches – both of which ended in defeat for Arsenal – was considered disrespectful by the Etihad club. important.

MailSport quoted sources saying that the 41-year-old Arsenal coach is a “hypocrite” because he is currently actively pursuing Kyle Walker after the Gunners’ victory.Jover is said to have kept his hands behind his back and showed “no interest” in shaking hands last season after defeats.

In the final detail, according to The Sun’s Martin Blackburn, it is emphasized that Jover left Manchester City on good terms in December 2021 and that his former employers wished him the best .

Thus, his reaction after two Premier League matches last season was a “surprise” for those in charge of the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remained coy on the subject in his post-match press conference against Arsenal, replying when asked about the incident: “I know what happened but I don’t want to say anything.”

The Football Association (FA) has confirmed that it will take no further action against Kyle Walker over the incident, after reviewing footage of the proceedings following Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Such a result from the FA would be a huge relief for Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff, who are going through a difficult period of tumultuous team selection as a direct result of the fitness problems and injuries, as well as Rodri’s three matches suspended.