Erling Haaland says he has no regrets about throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head throughout Manchester Metropolis’s Premier League conflict with Arsenal final month.
The incident occurred following John Stones’ stoppage-time equaliser within the 2-2 draw on 22 September when Haaland was seen to throw the ball behind the pinnacle of the Gunners’ defender.
VAR reviewed the scenario however no disciplinary motion was taken, because it didn’t meet the standards for a crimson card offence.
The Soccer Affiliation later confirmed that no additional motion can be taken concerning any of the incidents throughout what was a heated contest on the Etihad Stadium, which included a post-match change between gamers.
The incident prompted ex-Arsenal participant Ian Wright to label Haaland’s actions as cowardly.
In a video posted on Instagram after the sport, Wright mentioned: “The one factor that boiled me up correctly was Haaland’s coward’s transfer.
“Throwing the ball at Gabi’s head when he’s not wanting, when Gabi’s again’s turned to him. Actual coward’s transfer. Gabi would look him within the eye, you already know.
“That’s what bothered me greater than anything. I assumed you [Haaland] had been larger than that.”
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Whereas on worldwide obligation with Norway this week, Haaland lastly broke his silence concerning the incident.
However he appeared unapologetic when requested whether or not he condoned his behaviour in hindsight.
“Within the warmth of the second issues occurred in that sport,” Haaland mentioned.
“What occurs on the pitch, stays on the pitch. That’s how it’s.
“I don’t remorse a lot in life.”
Haaland had opened the scoring for Metropolis within the match, earlier than Gabriel’s objective, together with a strike from Riccardo Calafiori, turned the sport on its head.
Leandro Trossard was then despatched off simply earlier than half time, leaving Mikel Arteta’s facet to defend with 10 males for the rest of the sport.
Stones’ levelled within the 98th minute to rescue a degree for Pep Guardiola’s staff.
Haaland is at the moment away with Norway, the place within the absence of the injured Martin Odegaard, he’ll captain his nation in Nations League video games towards Slovenia and Austria.
