For all di football fans wey dey follow Premier League, Saturday afternoon bring one exciting moment wey go down in history. During di match between Manchester City and Fulham, two of di fastest players in di league, Adama Traore and Kyle Walker, engage in a foot race that leave many in awe.
Adama Traore, di Fulham winger, and Kyle Walker, di Manchester City defender, are known for their lightning-quick speeds. Walker, since di 2020/21 season, has been one of di fastest players in di Premier League, with a recorded speed of 37.31 km/h. However, Traore, who is also renowned for his speed, managed to outpace Walker in di 67th minute of di game.
Despite Walker getting a head start, Traore quickly closed di gap and glided past him, setting himself up for a one-on-one opportunity against Man City goalkeeper Ederson. Unfortunately for Fulham fans, Traore’s shot was saved by Ederson, and Man City maintained their one-goal lead.
Fans on social media react with mixed feelings. Some praise Traore’s speed, saying, “The way Adama Traoré left Kyle Walker there was astonishing. Walker had a head start too. Adama is a scary athlete.” Others criticize Traore’s finishing, highlighting his missed chances, including di one-on-one against Ederson.
After di game, another interesting moment happen when Pep Guardiola, Man City’s manager, was seen having a lengthy conversation with Adama Traore. Fans speculate that Guardiola might be giving Traore some coaching tips on how to improve his finishing, given his impressive speed but lack of composure in front of goal.
Manchester City eventually win di game 3-2, despite Fulham’s strong performance. Di win keep City in second place, just one point behind league leaders Liverpool.
