Gabriel Taunts Haaland as Arsenal Crush Man City 5-1
The ongoing feud between Arsenal’s Gabriel and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland reached new heights during Arsenal’s emphatic 5-1 victory over the defending champions at the Emirates Stadium.
Fans speculated that Gabriel mockingly told Haaland to “fetch my boot” after an on-field clash late in the match. This followed earlier incidents where Gabriel celebrated aggressively in Haaland’s face after Arsenal’s opening goal and sarcastically applauded towards the striker near the end of the game.
The rivalry between the two players has been simmering since their heated exchange at the Etihad earlier in the season. In that match, Haaland threw the ball at Gabriel’s head and later told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to “stay humble” after a controversial 2-2 draw.
While Haaland briefly silenced Gabriel by scoring an equalizer, Arsenal ultimately dominated the match. Young midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly added insult to injury by mimicking Haaland’s signature “meditation” celebration after scoring Arsenal’s third goal.
Haaland attempted to have the last word by pointing to the gold Premier League badge on his sleeve, reminding Gabriel of City’s recent title wins. However, Arsenal’s resounding victory gave Gabriel and his teammates the ultimate bragging rights on this occasion.
The ongoing animosity between Gabriel and Haaland adds another layer of intrigue to the growing rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester City as both clubs battle for Premier League supremacy.