Erling Haaland has responded to the incident in which, following Manchester City’s late equalizer against Arsenal, he struck the ball at Gabriel Magalhães’ head. One of the game’s most impressive performances was Gabriel, who was instrumental in keeping Haaland quiet for the majority of it. The prolific striker from Norway found it difficult to score goals against Arsenal’s solid defense, and Gabriel’s marking was a major factor in minimizing his impact.
After City’s late goal, Haaland, obviously irritated by Arsenal’s defensive play, especially Gabriel’s, pounced in the heat of the moment, hitting the ball at the Brazilian defender. Since then, Gabriel has played down the event, blaming it on the match’s excitement. Haaland discussed the incident when questioned recently, implying that there were no hard feelings and admitting that it was a heated moment during a very competitive match. It seems like both players have moved on, and Gabriel’s composed answer helped to ease any residual tension.
After City’s late goal, Haaland, obviously irritated by Arsenal’s defensive play, especially Gabriel’s, pounced in the heat of the moment, hitting the ball at the Brazilian defender. Since then, Gabriel has played down the event, blaming it on the match’s excitement. Haaland discussed the incident when questioned recently, implying that there were no hard feelings and admitting that it was a heated moment during a very competitive match. It seems like both players have moved on, and Gabriel’s composed answer helped to ease any residual tension. According to Manchester Evening News, Haaland stated: Things in that game happened in the heat of the moment. “What occurs on the field remains on the field.” That is the reality. He went on, “I don’t regret it.”
