Frank Christian
In the ongoing rivalry between Manchester City and Arsenal, Erling Haaland has not held back in expressing his feelings towards their competitors for the Premier League title.
During a recent match at the Etihad, which ended in a draw after an intense finish, Haaland confronted Arsenal defender Gabriel. There was notable tension on the pitch, especially as Man City players voiced their annoyance at Arsenal’s time-wasting tactics, particularly with them being reduced to ten men in the second half. In a moment of frustration, Haaland threw the ball at Gabriel’s head, an act that did not warrant disciplinary action from VAR officials or the FA.
Post-match, Haaland showed no signs of remorse for his actions. Recently appointed as captain of his national team, he responded to questions about his behavior by emphasizing that it was merely a result of the game’s intensity. “It was in the heat of the moment,” he remarked dismissively, adding that events on the field remain there.
When asked if he regretted throwing a ball at Gabriel Magalhães’s head during Manchester City’s game against Arsenal, Erling Haaland simply replied: ‘I don’t regret much in life’ pic.twitter.com/t0IJB8fYUf
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) October 9, 2024
When asked again if he felt regret over the incident, he simply stated, “I don’t regret much in life.”
This incident with Gabriel wasn’t Haaland’s only run-in with Arsenal players; he was also noted for calling Gabriel Jesus a “clown” after the match and telling Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, to “stay humble.”
The next encounter between these teams is set for February 1 in the Premier League, unless they meet in any knockout tournament earlier. All eyes will be on Haaland and how he handles the emotions of the match.
