Pundits are known to make bold comments about players at every club, including some of the best of the best in the Premier League at Manchester City. For instance, Paul Merson apologised for his claim about Kevin De Bruyne being an overpriced and unnecessary signing for City in 2015. But even when players are at the Etihad Stadium and playing their best football, they receive a lot of stick. In November 2020, Kevin De Bruyne defended Kyle Walker via Sky Sports after Roy Keane described the English right-back as an “idiot” for conceding a penalty in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. During the 2019…
