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Daniel Murphy

Kyle Walker addresses Erling Haaland debate after Man City defeat at Spurs

Kyle Walker says that no one questions Erling Haaland's suitability to the team when he's scoring. City's struggles this season continued on Sunday as they once again failed to win or even score for the first time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they lost 1-0, with Harry Kane's record-breaking goal the difference.

Kane's opposite number, Haaland, struggled to make an impression on the game and didn't manage a shot or even a touch of the ball in the Spurs box. As a result, the question of whether City are worse with the Norwegian sensation in the side has been raised once more.

Walker was asked by Sky Sports after the game if City and Haaland are still not completely used to one another. "I think it's a process. I think everyone that's come to Manchester City where I've been here for six years, it's a difficult team to fit in because the manager demands so much, the way we play it's unique.

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