After Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Arsenal, Erling Haaland discussed a controversial moment involving a head-to-head clash with Arsenal defender Gabriel. Haaland suggested that if he had gone to the ground, it might have led to Gabriel receiving a red card. Both players were booked for the incident, which sparked debate about the officiating. Haaland stated, 'I think if I fell on the floor there... maybe it would be a red card.' Despite the incident, Haaland proved pivotal by scoring the winning goal in the second half, highlighting his effectiveness against the Arsenal defense. Reflecting on his performance, he noted, 'I scored the goal, so of course I won that battle in the decisive moment.'