Erling Haaland, Manchester City's star forward, claims he is not feeling the weight of expectation as his team prepares to face Arsenal in a crucial match. With City needing seven consecutive wins to reclaim the Premier League title, Haaland remains calm, stating that his team has "nothing to lose" after spending most of the season playing catch-up.
The Norwegian striker has been under scrutiny lately, having scored only once in his last five league appearances. However, he downplays the pressure, saying, "I don't feel loads of pressure, because we're still far behind." Haaland will face a tough test against Arsenal's robust defensive duo, Gabriel and William Saliba, but he is looking forward to the challenge, saying, "It's always a fight...
it's always good to play against the best." City's recent 3-0 win over Chelsea has boosted their morale, and Haaland views the upcoming match against Arsenal as a "final," with each of their remaining eight games being a high-stakes encounter. The young striker has also been demonstrating his growing leadership role within the team, as seen in his gesture towards young defender Abdukodir Khusanov after the Chelsea match.
Haaland believes his experience in the game allows him to help his teammates and make them feel more comfortable, saying, "I know how it is in lots of different situations... it's about helping others."