A new controversy has emerged following the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, which ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
A post-match altercation involving Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, and forward Gabriel Jesus has sparked a storm on social media.
Footage shared by Sky Sports on Monday shows Haaland confronting Arteta after the final whistle, angrily telling the Arsenal boss, “Stay humble, eh.”
The situation escalated when Gabriel Jesus stepped in, leading to a heated exchange between the two players.
Haaland, visibly frustrated, lashed out at Jesus, calling him a “f***ing clown” and pushing him away.
“Talking about what I wasn’t talking about, f***ing clown,” Haaland was heard saying during the altercation.
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The incident came after a fiercely contested match in which Haaland netted his 100th goal for Manchester City.
Arsenal had been reduced to 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s second yellow card, and City equalised deep into extra time with a John Stones goal in the 98th minute, which set the stage for the post-match scuffle.
Haaland’s actions throughout the game also drew attention.
He was seen throwing the ball at Arsenal defender Gabriel’s head after Stones’ equaliser and had another skirmish after colliding with Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey during extra time.
The incident has since sparked widespread reactions online, with fans of both clubs weighing in on the heated exchange between Haaland and Arteta, as well as the on-pitch tensions between Haaland and other Arsenal players.
As the video continues to circulate, the clash has only intensified the already fierce rivalry between the two Premier League giants.
