Haaland Claims Gabriel Should Have Been Sent Off for Headbutt Attempt

Manchester City's Erling Haaland believes Arsenal's Gabriel should have received a red card for attempting to headbutt him during their 2-1 Premier League match. Haaland outmuscled Gabriel to score the winning goal, and the two players clashed afterward, with Gabriel leaning his head into Haaland. Both players were booked by referee Anthony Taylor, but Haaland thinks Gabriel was lucky to avoid a harsher punishment. Former referee Mike Dean and Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville agree that Gabriel was fortunate not to be sent off. Haaland said, 'I think it's a red card. If I go down like any other guy, it's a red card.' He added that he was taught by his father to stay on his feet and not react to provocation. The incident has sparked debate, with some arguing that Gabriel's actions warranted a red card, while others believe the referee made the right call. The win puts Manchester City just three points behind league leaders Arsenal, with a game in hand.