Erling Haaland, Manchester City's star forward, expressed his calm demeanor ahead of the highly anticipated match against Arsenal on Sunday, stating that his team has nothing to lose. Despite being the underdogs, City can still clinch the Premier League title if they win their remaining seven games. Haaland, who has been under scrutiny after scoring only once in his last five league matches, downplayed the pressure on his team, saying they've been playing catch-up all season. "I'm quite calm right now," he said in an interview.
"We've been chasing all season, and we've got nothing to lose, so I don't feel any pressure." Haaland will face a tough test against Arsenal's robust defense, particularly the duo of Gabriel and William Saliba. He has scored five goals in 10 appearances against the Gunners but acknowledges that finding space will be a challenge. Haaland praised the defensive partnership, saying it's a "good thing" to play against the best.
City's victory over Chelsea last weekend has set the stage for a thrilling finale, with Haaland describing each of their remaining games as a "cup final." He also showcased his leadership skills by praising young defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who has been impressive despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and language. Haaland's actions demonstrate his growing role as a leader within the City squad, and he is likely to start against Arsenal on Sunday.