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‘If I fell on the floor, maybe it would be a red card’ – Erling Haaland on his battle with Gabriel and head to head incident
TL;DR
Erling Haaland commented that he might have received a red card for Arsenal's Gabriel if he had fallen to the ground during their head-to-head incident. Both players received yellow cards during Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Arsenal.
Key points
- Erling Haaland commented on a head-to-head incident with Gabriel.
- Both players received yellow cards for the incident.
- Manchester City won 2-1 against Arsenal.
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‘If I fell on the floor, maybe it would be a red card’ – Erling Haaland on his battle with Gabriel and head to head incident
Erling Haaland suggested that had he gone to ground after his head to head with Gabriel, then it would have been more likely that the Arsenal defender was sent off.
Both players were booked for the incident during City’s 2-1 win over the Gunners.
“I think if I fell on the floor there which I would not do unless someone really attacks me, I think maybe it would be a red card, I’m not sure,” Haaland told Sky Sports after the game.
“I haven’t seen the situation (back) to be honest but it is what it is. I will not fall on the floor easy like this.
“Yellow card for me? I don’t know why.”
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Haaland scored the all important winner for his side in the second half and reflecting on his battle with Arsenal’s two centre-backs, he said: “I scored the goal, so of course I won that battle in the decisive moment.
“It was a good cross, the ball came, and the finish was perfect. I think it was a great goal and the decisive moment.”
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Q&A
What did Erling Haaland say about the incident with Gabriel?
Erling Haaland suggested that if he had fallen to the ground during his head-to-head with Gabriel, it might have resulted in a red card for the Arsenal defender.
What was the outcome of the match between Manchester City and Arsenal?
Manchester City won the match against Arsenal with a score of 2-1.
Why were both Haaland and Gabriel booked during the match?
Both players were booked for their head-to-head incident during the game.
