Erling Haaland’s Fury: The Explanation Behind Man City Issue and Arsenal Bust-up
Erling Haaland was involved in a dispute with Arsenal rivals after Manchester City’s defeat at the Emirates Stadium, which followed an uncharacteristically lackluster performance by the champions.
Shortly after the final whistle, there was a scuffle at the tunnel entrance, so it was no surprise that Erling Haaland got involved.
After all, he had to become involved at some point, even if it was only when the stadium was emptying to the sound of raucous celebration. Haaland’s frustration was understandable, as his insignificance to City’s cause was emblematic of his team’s merely average performance.
Admittedly, their standards are sky-high, but this was still a sight to behold: a Pep Guardiola team struggling to put together an offensive move of any style or significance. A rare Haaland film gave Nathan Ake a chance, but that was it.
One of four attempts on goal was successful. This is the typical opening five minutes for City.
Admittedly, their standards are sky-high, but this was still a sight to behold: a Pep Guardiola team struggling to put together an offensive move of any style or significance. A rare Haaland film gave Nathan Ake a chance, but that was it.
One of four attempts on goal was successful. This is the typical opening five minutes for City.
The only meaningful contribution from Mateo Kovacic was to send social media into a frenzy with a nasty challenge on Martin Odegaard. I was in the minority of one who believed Michael Oliver’s yellow card to be sufficient punishment.
Since when has there been a nationwide demand for the dismissal or yellow carding of players? The foul committed by Kovacic was egregious, but it appeared to be a caution rather than a red card at first glance.
Slowing down, it appeared to be worse, but Oliver and the VAR, John Brooks, got this call correct. Kovacic could have received a second yellow card, and Guardiola must have considered substituting him at halftime.
He did not, and City’s lack of originality persisted. Jack Grealish remained seated despite their cries for a couple of maverick moments.
Instead, Ederson pumped route-one balls into the mixer to end the game. Not something one would expect to see… However, this was not the City one would anticipate seeing.
