Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stated that Arsenal defender Gabriel was fortunate to avoid a red card for his attempted headbutt in City's recent 2-1 victory. The incident occurred when Haaland outmuscled Gabriel to score the winning goal, leading to a heated confrontation between the two players. Gabriel leaned his head into Haaland, but both players were booked by referee Anthony Taylor.
Former official Mike Dean suggested that Gabriel would have been sent off if Haaland had reacted differently. Haaland said, '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. It's not something I would do.
My father taught me to stay on my feet.' Haaland's winner has brought City within three points of the league leaders, with a game in hand. The team is focused on their next match against Burnley, which could see them return to the top of the table for the first time since August.