Arsenal defender Gabriel was unaware that Erling Haaland threw the ball at him throughout Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester Metropolis, however warned he and his teammates will likely be ‘ready for them’ within the return fixture.
The reigning Premier League champions and the Gunners performed out a breathless and hot-tempered stalemate on the Etihad Stadium over the weekend. The guests performed the second half with 10 males after Leandro Trossard’s controversial pink card and succumbed to a 98th-minute equaliser from John Stones.
Following Stones’ leveller, Haaland took the ball and launched it in the back of Gabriel’s head. The duo had each scored earlier within the recreation and endured an almighty battle as Arsenal sought to guard their lead.
Talking to TNT Sports activities Brasil, post-match, Gabriel responded to Haaland’s actions earlier than issuing a warning to Metropolis.
“I do not even keep in mind this,” he stated of the incident.
“It is regular, they had been comfortable after scoring within the final minute. They had been taking part in at house, so their obligation was to win the match, however our group did very well to withstand.
“It is a battle, a struggle, so it is regular to have provocative acts in soccer, it is a part of the sport. Now that is over and we’re ready for them at our floor.”
Haaland just isn’t anticipated to obtain any retrospective motion for this discretion, although Metropolis are set to be with out key midfielder Rodri for the remainder of the season after he sustained an ACL damage throughout the opening exchanges of Sunday’s recreation.
Metropolis are slated to face Arsenal on the Emirates Stadium on February 1, 2025.
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