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MAY THE FORCE BE WITH BLUE Tottenham to feel full force of former fan favourite Kyle Walker when Spurs face Manchester City at the Etihad The 27-year-old signed for the Citizens in the summer, and will face Maurico Pochettino's men for the first time this weekend following his switch

 Kyle Walker has become one of Europe's best full-backs Pep GuardiolaTOTTENHAM will fear the full force of their old favourite Kyle Walker at the Etihad on Saturday.
With the new Star Wars film out this week, the Manchester City ace may even pull out his ‘Kyle Skywalker’ lightsaber-style celebration he perfected when he was at Spurs.




 Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker will face Tottenham for the first time since leaving in the summer
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Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker will face Tottenham for the first time since leaving in the summer
 The 27-year-old has been superb for the Citizens since moving to the Etihad
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The 27-year-old has been superb for the Citizens since moving to the Etihad
He will certainly be looking for a stellar performance when he comes up against his old club for the first time since making his summer switch.
Boss Pep Guardiola’s men have been in a different galaxy to their Premier League opponents so far this season — partly thanks to the impact of Walker.
Eyebrows were raised when City agreed a deal that could reach £50million to sign Walker but not many are questioning it now.
The defender has been a vital part of City’s record-breaking run of 15 straight Premier League wins.





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Kyle Walker has become one of Europe's best full-backs Pep Guardiola
 The former Sheffield United star has helped City to the top of the Premier League
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The former Sheffield United star has helped City to the top of the Premier League
And Walker’s old master Harry Redknapp — who took him to White Hart Lane back in 2009 — believes he will strike fear into Spurs’ hearts this evening.
Redknapp said: “Kyle is as good a right- back as any in Europe — if not the best.

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