In a 5-1 loss to Arsenal, Erling Haaland went straight to the away fans post-match, avoiding his team defeat celebration. Despite scoring an equalizer, Arsenal dominated with goals from Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz, and Ethan Nwaneri. This result keeps Arsenal six points behind Liverpool in the Premier League. Guardiola praised Haaland’s emotional control amid rough treatment.
In the aftermath of Manchester City’s 5-1 loss to Arsenal, Erling Haaland headed straight for the away fans, acknowledging their support before quickly heading down the tunnel. This gesture contrasted with the previous game at the Etihad, where Haaland had an altercation with Gabriel Magalhães and reacted to a late equalizer by throwing a ball at Gabriel’s head.
In this match, Haaland briefly got his revenge with a header to equalize, but Arsenal dominated the rest of the game. Myles Lewis-Skelly mocked Haaland’s earlier celebration after Arsenal went 3-1 up, and Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri sealed the win with further goals. Despite the loss, Haaland stayed calm, contrasting with his usual fiery reactions. City manager Pep Guardiola expressed surprise at Haaland’s ability to keep his composure despite consistent rough treatment from defenders.
Arsenal’s emphatic victory served as a major statement in the Premier League title race, leaving them six points behind Liverpool. With the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle ahead and an off weekend coming up, Arsenal will look to maintain their momentum before returning to action on February 15.
