Erling Haaland was the cause of a tussle between Manchester City and Arsenal players after the enthralling 2-2 draw in the Premier League game played at the Etihad on Sunday evening.
Haaland had put the Citizens ahead with a fine finish after being set up by Savinho but Riccardo Calafiori quickly restored parity for the Gunners with a magnificent effort from outside the area.
Gabriel would then put the away side ahead with a header from Bukayo Saka’s cross but the game soon took a huge twist when Leandro Trossard got sent off before the end of the first half.
Substitute John Stones drew level for the defending champions late into the game which gave birth to the tussle that happened afterwards.
As the ball went in, Haaland grabbed the ball and smashed it on Gabriel Magalhães and this seemed to have caused the tussle that happened afterwards.
Players from both sides confronted each other after the game; though there was no physical confrontation, it was one of the talking points after the game.
The highly-tensed atmosphere in the game came as no surprise as both Manchester City and Arsenal have been neck and neck with each other for the Premier League title for the past two consecutive seasons.
"Stay humble eh" 🔥
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 23, 2024
Listen to Erling Haaland's comments to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at full-time following the 2-2 draw 🚨 pic.twitter.com/sXVYrK7hw9
this angle is killing me. Haaland man😂😂
— foland (fan) (@propsMCFC) September 23, 2024
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The Citizens have come out on top in both situations, and the rivalry is expected to continue this season as both are the top two teams considered favourites for the title.
