Erling Haaland, Manchester City's star striker, believes that Arsenal defender Gabriel should have been given a red card for his attempted headbutt during their recent match. The incident occurred when Haaland outmuscled Gabriel to score the winning goal, leading to a confrontation between the two players.
While both players were booked by the referee, Haaland thinks that Gabriel's actions warranted a more severe punishment. He stated, 'If I had gone down like most other players would, Gabriel would have received a red card. However, I chose not to, as my father taught me to stay on my feet.' The incident has sparked debate among former officials and pundits, with some agreeing with Haaland's assessment and others believing that the referee made the right call. The outcome of the match has significant implications for the Premier League standings, with Manchester City now just three points behind the league leaders.