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Kyle Walker apologies to Man City fans after losing out on glory to Chelsea in Champions League final... but full-back insists Pep Guardiola's side 'will be back stronger' for chastening experience in Porto

Daily Mail | May 30, 2021

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Kyle Walker has issued an apology to Manchester City fans after they were made to wait another year for Champions League glory by Chelsea.

The Sky Blues lacked imagination and crumbled against the west Londoners' organised game plan, as Pep Guardiola's gamble to switch-up his tactics backfired on the biggest stage.

Sheikh Mansour began his big bucks transformation of the Citizens in 2008 but the owners' ultimate goal of Champions League success still evades them. Meanwhile, Chelsea have triumphed twice since the Abu Dhabi royal took over.

Kyle Walker couldn't make the difference as Manchester City lost the Champions League final
City were powerless to Chelsea's system, and showed-up lacking their usual imagination

The owners flew 6,000 City fans over to Porto for the final, but they left the stadium disappointed after Kai Havertz's first-half goal made the difference.

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