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Erling Haaland’s Response After Arsenal Taunted Him Following Their Stunning 5-1 Victory Over Manchester City

Arsenal delivered a statement performance at the Emirates Stadium, thrashing Manchester City 5-1 in a dominant display that sent a message to the rest of the Premier League. The resounding victory not only closed the gap on league leaders Liverpool but also allowed Arsenal to get one over on the reigning champions, who have pipped them to the title in the last two seasons.
The game started in explosive fashion, with Martin Ødegaard finding the back of the net just two minutes into the contest. The Emirates erupted in celebration, but what caught fans’ attention was what followed: replays showed Arsenal defender Gabriel mocking Erling Haaland in the immediate aftermath of the goal, a sign of the intensity and rivalry between the two teams.
Manchester City, however, showed resilience. Early in the second half, Haaland made his mark on the game, rising high to power a header past the Arsenal goalkeeper, momentarily silencing the home crowd. But Arsenal responded almost instantly, regaining the lead through Thomas Partey, whose strike took a crucial deflection before nestling into the net.
From that point onward, it was all Arsenal. Youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly extended their lead, further asserting the Gunners’ dominance. Kai Havertz then added a fourth, continuing his fine form, before Ethan Nwaneri put the icing on the cake with a late strike, making it 5-1 in what turned into a humiliating afternoon for Pep Guardiola’s side.
However, Arsenal’s celebrations didn’t stop at the final whistle. In a cheeky dig at City’s star striker, the Emirates stadium played Kendrick Lamar’s hit song HUMBLE. over the tannoy system. The lyrics, “Be humble, sit down,” echoed through the stadium—a clear reference to Haaland’s previous comments after the two sides played out a 2-2 draw last September, when the Norwegian had urged Arsenal to “stay humble.”
But Haaland was not one to back down from the taunt. As he made his way toward the traveling Manchester City supporters at full-time, he made a pointed gesture, tapping the golden Premier League badge on his shirt—a reminder that City are still the reigning champions, having won four consecutive league titles. Additionally, Haaland also pointed to his head, a subtle suggestion that he believed Arsenal were too focused on him, perhaps rattled by his presence.
While Arsenal basked in the glory of their emphatic victory, it is worth noting that despite their progress under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have not lifted a Premier League title since 2004. City, meanwhile, have set the standard in recent years, consistently finishing above Arsenal and claiming the league crown in the last two seasons.
After the match, Manchester City defender John Stones addressed the heavy defeat and issued an apology to the club’s supporters. Speaking to Sky Sports, he admitted the result was difficult to accept.
“It’s difficult. All of us don’t take losing well,” Stones said. “It’s hard to put into words straight after a game like that. Pride’s hurt. Sorry to the fans that travelled, to come and watch that, how we played in the last 30 minutes, it was not acceptable.”
For Arsenal, this victory was more than just three points—it was a statement of intent. But for Manchester City and Haaland, the message was clear: despite the result, they remain the team to beat.