Title tussle: Arsenal’s defensive duo out to try and stop Erling Haaland again
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday and the key battle once again looks like the Gunners’ defensive duo against City’s prolific Norwegian
The final whistle had been blown but that didn’t stop Erling Haaland and Gabriel Magalhães. Having battled it out for 90 minutes during March’s 0-0 draw at the Etihad between Manchester City and Arsenal, the Brazilian defender was in no mood to back down.
As their teammates shook hands, Gabriel confronted Haaland, whose claim for a late penalty had been waved away by the referee, Anthony Taylor. Pep Guardiola was first on the scene to act as peacemaker as temperatures simmered, pushing the Norwegian striker away before the two players eventually embraced. “Good game,” said Haaland.
