Kyle Walker, Manchester City’s captain, took a break from the pitch to enjoy the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Monday night.

The event featured stars like Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen in action, providing some lighthearted entertainment amid the intensity of the Premier League season.

Fresh off a 2-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday, Walker’s outing came as a rare moment of respite in City’s demanding festive schedule.

A Challenging Season for Walker

This season hasn’t been kind to Walker.

Manchester City, who typically dominate the league, find themselves struggling, sitting sixth in the table and trailing Liverpool by 14 points.

Walker, like the team as a whole, has faced criticism for his performances.

Adding to the professional challenges, he missed City’s Boxing Day draw with Everton and had only a brief cameo in their win against Leicester.

Personal Struggles Off the Pitch

Walker’s difficulties extend beyond football.

In October, his wife, Annie Kilner, filed for divorce after a turbulent period in their relationship.

This followed Walker’s admission to fathering two children with Lauryn Goodman during a separation from Kilner.

Their son, Kairo, was conceived during that time, while their daughter was born later.

A recent court ruling ordered Walker to provide financial support, including £1.8 million for Goodman to purchase a home and monthly child maintenance of £12,500.

Christmas Controversy

Walker recently faced backlash after reports claimed he didn’t send Christmas presents to his children with Goodman.

While his financial contributions cover housing, schooling, and more, critics argue that he’s absent in their daily lives.

A source close to Goodman shared that her eldest child, Kairo, has been asking for his father, which has made the situation even more painful.

On the other hand, a spokesperson for Walker labeled Goodman’s actions as “insatiable greed” and suggested she was using the footballer’s name to stay in the public eye.

Walker and Kilner reportedly want to move on from the drama in 2025, hoping Goodman will do the same.

Moving Forward

Despite the off-field turbulence, Walker has made 17 appearances for Manchester City this season.

However, his on-field performances have been underwhelming, reflecting the team’s struggles.

As 2025 approaches, both Walker and those around him seem eager to put the challenges of the past year behind them and focus on a fresh start, both personally and professionally.

What’s next for Walker and Manchester City? Only time will tell if they can regain their form and leave the drama in the rearview mirror.

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