Haaland Claims Gabriel Should Have Received a Red Card

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has expressed his opinion that Arsenal's Gabriel should have been given a red card for his actions during their recent match. The incident occurred when Gabriel leaned his head into Haaland, but he escaped a sending off as both players were booked by referee Anthony Taylor. Haaland thinks that if he had reacted differently, Gabriel would have been given a red card. Former official Mike Dean and Sky Sports' Gary Neville also shared their thoughts on the matter, with Neville stating that Gabriel was lucky to avoid stricter punishment. The incident has sparked a debate, with some arguing that Gabriel's actions warranted a red card, while others believe the referee made the right call. Haaland's winner in the match has brought City within three points of the league leaders, and they have a game in hand. Haaland remains focused on his team's performance, stating that they should concentrate on their own games rather than worrying about their opponents.