We lost for the first time in 33 top-flight outings, a run stretching back to 6 December 2023, after goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson secured three points for the Cherries.
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Josko Gvardiol headed in expertly to half the deficit with eight minutes left to play, before Erling Haaland and Phil Foden came close to finding an equaliser in the final moments of the game.
Walker, who returned to the team after a few weeks on the sidelines through injury, was disappointed to lose but paid tribute to the City fans, who backed the team all the way until the final whistle.
“I thought the fans were amazing, and everyone to show us the support that they did to us throughout the game was fantastic,” he said.
“They [fans] always do, as they always do [back the team]. We’ve gone right till the end in numerous years, where we’ve won Premier Leagues and stuff like that.
“So I think for City fans to never leave, because they’re always there and they always support us right until the end.
“Today was extra special and you could feel the support.”
The skipper also spoke about how the busy schedule is taking its toll on the team, touched on how the team gave it everything they had at the Vitality Stadium and looked ahead to Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash with Sporting CP.
Watch the entire interview via the video at the top of the page.
