Haaland opens up about Gabriel’s head

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Erling Haaland insists he has no regrets over Gabriel Magalhaes’ head-butt in Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal

“It was a tough match, everything happened in that game,” Haaland said.

“What happens on the field, happens on the field. It’s just the way it is. I don’t have any regrets about my life.”

Man City were celebrating a last-minute equaliser from John Stones, with Haaland seen picking up the ball and throwing it at the head of Gabriel who had turned his back.

The action led to a clash between the two teams at the final whistle. Which escalated to players from both sides and the coaching staff getting involved.

When asked if, as a captain, he would have condoned his own behaviour, Haaland told a news conference: ทางเข้า ufabet “It was in the heat of the moment, and a lot of stuff happened in that game. Things that happen on the pitch stay there, and that’s how it is.”

He was then asked if he regretted throwing the ball.

“I don’t regret much in life,” Haaland added.

The striker had scored the first goal in that game and was later involved in a heated exchange with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and striker Gabriel Jesus after the final whistle.

Haaland will captain Norway, with Arsenal midfielder Martin Ødegaard out with an ankle ligament injury since the last international break.

Norway will face Slovenia in the Nations League on Thursday before travelling to Austria on Sunday.