Haaland Claims Gabriel Should Have Been Dismissed

Following Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Arsenal, striker Erling Haaland expressed his opinion that Arsenal defender Gabriel should have received a red card for his attempted headbutt. The incident occurred as the two players clashed on the field, with Haaland emerging victorious and scoring the winning goal. Despite being booked by referee Anthony Taylor, Gabriel escaped a more severe punishment, a decision that has sparked debate among former officials and pundits. Haaland believes that if he had reacted differently to the incident, Gabriel would have been sent off, stating 'I think it's a red card. I think most agree with me. If I go down like any other guy, it's a red card.' The Norwegian striker's comments have been echoed by former official Mike Dean and Sky Sports' Gary Neville, who both suggested that Gabriel was fortunate to avoid a more severe punishment.