Erling Haaland ‘throws ball at Arsenal gamers head’ after which clashes with duo
Erling Haaland couldn’t contain his emotions after John Stones’ heart-stopping equaliser.
Haaland, 24, became a centurion on Sunday afternoon as he fired Manchester City ahead against Arsenal – netting his 100th goal for this club. However, the Gunners grew into the game, scoring twice before Michael Oliver blew his half-time whistle.
Arsenal, by this point, were down to ten men and City were pilling on the pressure. The Gunners held firm, but under the weight of City’s attack, they cracked – John Stones bundled the ball home to level the game.
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And after picking the ball of the net, the Norwegian was seen launching the ball at the head of Gabriel. From kick off, Haaland would bundle into Thomas Partey before locking horns with Ben White and Gabriel Jesus after the full-time whistle.
“You can’t hate this fella, actually shows some character, not just media trained dross,” one fan posted. While a second said: “Lol watch out, Gooners will be sending that to the old bill!”
“Haaland threw the ball at Gabriel then squared up to Jesus and said ‘who tf are you’ to Lewis-Skelly,” a third shared. As a fourth replied: “They started it and now hold the smoke!”
However, an Arsenal fan was left livid at his behaviour, posting on X: “Being a s***house is not being a t*** who disrespects the opposition…”
And another added: “Why didn’t VAR check this? Haaland is an incredible striker, but today he showed many times what a c*** of a person he is if he doesn’t get his own way!”
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Stones was the man of the moment for City, and after he equaliser he told Sky Sports: “You are frustrated that you don’t get to start in these big games and before the game I tried to channel it and have a positive attitude if needed to come on.
“Over the years we have learned as a team to stick together, no matter who is playing and to always be ready – I’m sure you have heard the manager say that plenty of times.
“I came on and tried to be inside the box for more crosses. One dropped to me and thankfully I put it in the back of the net. I’m really pleased to have scored the goal like that.”
