‘Haaland throwing ball at Gabriel a coward’s move’ – Ex-Arsenal striker

Erling Haaland’s action of throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head after Manchester City’s late equalizer against Arsenal was described as a “coward’s move” by former Gunners striker Ian Wright.

After John Stones scored, Haaland retrieved the ball from the net and tossed it at the back of the Arsenal defender, who was looking away and had pulled his shirt over his head in frustration.

The Video Assistant Referee reviewed the incident but decided not to intervene, as it was not considered a red card offense.

The Football Association has announced that it will not pursue any further action regarding the incidents that occurred during the 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium, including a heated exchange between players at the final whistle.

“The one thing that boiled me up properly was Haaland’s coward’s move,” Wright said in a video on Instagram.

“Throwing the ball at Gabi’s head when he’s not looking. When Gabi’s back’s turned to him. Real coward’s move. Gabi would look him in the eye, you know.

“That’s what bothered me more than anything else. I thought you [Haaland] were bigger than that.”

Goals from Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori overturned Haaland’s early opener at Etihad Stadium, while Gunners forward Leandro Trossard received a red card just before half-time.

Despite being reduced to 10 men, Mikel Arteta’s side defended resolutely after the break, but they were ultimately denied victory when Stones scored in the eighth minute of added time.

The draw maintains City’s position at the top of the Premier League, one point clear, while Arsenal sits two points behind in fourth place.