Haaland Claims Gabriel Should Have Been Sent Off for Headbutt Attempt

Erling Haaland, Manchester City's star striker, believes Arsenal defender Gabriel should have received a red card for attempting to headbutt him during their 2-1 match. Haaland outmuscled Gabriel to score the winning goal, and the two players later clashed, resulting in both being booked by referee Anthony Taylor. Former referee Mike Dean agreed with Haaland, suggesting Gabriel was fortunate to avoid a harsher penalty. Haaland stated, 'I think it's a red card... If I go down like any other guy, it's a red card.' He chose not to react, which may have saved Gabriel from being sent off. The incident has sparked debate, with some pundits arguing Gabriel was lucky to escape with just a yellow card, while others believe the referee made the right call.