Erling Haaland has broken his silence on the incident with Gabriel that took place at the Etihad Stadium.
In September the title rivals went toe to toe and it looked like the Gunners were going to take all three points.
But, deep into injury time John Stones scored to grab the champions a 2-2 draw.
Following the goal though, Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland went to retrieve the ball from the net before throwing it at Gabriel’s head.
🗣️ | Erling Haaland on if he regrets throwing a ball at Gabriel's head last month: “I don’t regret much in life.” [via @_joebray]
pic.twitter.com/9cJNJ5Q5im— City Chief (@City_Chief) October 9, 2024
Many took to social media to to criticise him but speaking while on international duty it’s clear to see he’s not phased.
The goalscoring machine was asked if he regrets his behaviour against Arsenal, now that he is set to captain his country following Martin Odegaard’s injury.
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He said: “I don’t regret much in life. It was in the heat of the moment and a lot of stuff happened in that game.”
“Things that happen on the football pitch stay there and that’s how it is.”
"I don't regret much in life"
Manchester City's Erling Haaland says he has no regrets about throwing a ball at the head of Arsenal's Gabriel during the draw with Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/ATXJV6ejR8
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 9, 2024
Manchester City and Arsenal are currently tied on 17 points in the Premier League just behind the leaders Liverpool who are on 18 points after 7 games.