The game, which featured dramatic moments and a late equalizer by City in the 98th minute, also witnessed a heated altercation between Haaland and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal was reduced to ten men early in the second half, putting them under immense pressure.
Manchester City, determined to avoid defeat, pushed hard and finally equalized through a header from John Stones, which set the stage for emotions to overflow.
As the final whistle blew and the players began to leave the field, Arteta walked across to speak with his players.
At that moment, he crossed paths with Haaland, and the two quickly became embroiled in a confrontation.
In a video widely shared on social media, Haaland can be seen confronting Arteta and repeatedly telling him to “stay humble.”
The forward appeared agitated, demanding a reaction from the Arsenal manager. The confrontation escalated rapidly until Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus stepped in to try and defuse the situation.
Jesus physically intervened, getting between the two, in an attempt to calm things down. However, Haaland, still visibly angry, continued to challenge both Arteta and Jesus.
Haaland’s frustration was evident as he responded aggressively to Jesus’ attempts at peacekeeping, repeatedly asking, “What? What? What?” as if seeking an explanation for Jesus’ involvement. When Jesus questioned why Haaland was acting this way, the Manchester City star took offense, squaring up to his former teammate and shouting back, “Talking about what? I wasn’t saying—f***ing clown.”
The altercation might have escalated even further had Manchester City’s Jack Grealish not intervened. Grealish stepped in to pull Haaland away from the situation.
Yet, despite Grealish’s efforts, the confrontation continued briefly, with Haaland hurling further insults at Jesus. In one final angry outburst, Haaland yelled, “What you talking about? Get the f*** away, you f***ing clown,” before eventually walking away from the scene.
Arteta, seeing the confrontation unfolding, quickly gathered his players and led them off the field, attempting to cool the situation down.
Haaland’s frustration during the match wasn’t limited to this altercation. Throughout the game, he was involved in multiple tense exchanges with Arsenal players.
After City’s equalizer, Haaland was seen throwing the ball at Arsenal defender Gabriel, showing his visible frustration.
Shortly after the game resumed, Haaland was caught on camera pushing Thomas Partey to the ground, adding to the heated atmosphere.
Another notable incident involved Haaland and Arsenal’s young midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly. At one point in the game, Haaland appeared to direct some harsh words towards the youngster, reportedly asking, “Who the f*** are you?” as Lewis-Skelly attempted to stand up for his teammates.
Despite these various incidents, Sky Sports reported that Haaland will not face any retrospective disciplinary action for his behavior during the match.
Nevertheless, his aggressive conduct has sparked widespread discussion among fans and football pundits, with many questioning the level of control displayed by one of the Premier League’s top players.
The match not only showcased the intense rivalry between two of the Premier League’s top clubs but also highlighted how high-stakes games can often lead to emotions boiling over.
As both Manchester City and Arsenal continue their battle for dominance at the top of the league, moments like these serve as reminders of the pressures that players and managers face.
While Haaland’s fiery actions have drawn significant attention, it is likely that he will aim to put this incident behind him as Manchester City presses forward in their Premier League campaign.
