Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed Kyle Walker as “one of the greatest full-backs ever” ahead of his return to the Etihad with Burnley on Saturday. 

Walker won six Premier League titles and the Champions League among 15 major trophies during an eight-year spell under Guardiola between 2017 and his exit earlier this year. “Absolutely, one of the greatest fullbacks ever,” said Guardiola at the pre-match press conference.