Plenty of Southampton fans showered defender Kyle Walker-Peters for the part he played during his side’s shock 1-0 victory against Manchester City on Sunday.
The Saints managed to topple last season’s Premier League champions after withstanding an intense barrage of attacks from the Citizens, which was decided by a moment of brilliance.
Che Adams’ spectacular first-half strike was enough to beat Pep Guardiola’s side after spotting Ederson off his line and got his first goal in a red and white shirt. However, he wasn’t the only player that found himself in the limelight.
Who was your MOTM?
Adams
Walker-Peters
Bednarek
Walker-Peters played a starring role in a stunning collective defensive display from the hosts and, somehow, managed to keep a clean sheet.
Per Sofascore, the Spurs loanee managed to successfully complete six clearances, three tackles, five interceptions and accumulated a pass success rate of 76%. A solid defensive performance against top-class opposition.
Unsurprisingly, supporters were delighted with Walker-Peters’ outing and made their feelings clear on social media. One fan said that he must “sign on the dotted line”, while others described him as “unreal” and “top class”.
Another top class performance from you tonight, Kyle. 👏🏼
— 🇦🇹 (@sfcdan_) July 5, 2020
You were brilliant Kyle. Ask Levy to sell you
— Saint Harris (@LHarrisSFC) July 5, 2020
Absolutely unreal lad 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
— Home & Away Saint (@Saintmike_sfc) July 5, 2020
You were amazing again. You have to stay!
— Jay (@Hasenhuttlin) July 5, 2020
kyle wants to sign. we want kyle to sign. match made in heaven 🔴⚪️
— Will sfc (@sotonianwill) July 5, 2020
Quality. Make sure you sign on the dotted line for us! #SaintsFC
— Chris Bushby (@ChrisBushby1) July 5, 2020
Cracking performance Kyle! Sign that permanent contract
— Kieran Smith (@kierannkater98) July 5, 2020
My MOTM well played
— Simon Osgood (@OssieSaints) July 5, 2020
