The Emirates Stadium was left in shock while Erling Haaland again demonstrated why he was considered one of the most deadly finish in world football.
Speaking live on BBC Radio 5 Live, the former goalkeeper of England Rob Green summed up the moment perfectly, describing him as an objective that had “written Haaland everywhere”.
Haaland gave Man City an advance in the first half when he continues his brilliant form this season.
Arsenal’s defense was completely opened by Haaland as well as by the new signature Tijjani Reijnders.
It was a goal that presented all the elements of the Norwegian striker’s game. From the initial support game to the smart movement of the ball, Haaland has executed the movement.
Rob Green rents Man City Erling Haaland
Green said:
“It wrote Haaland everywhere. The maintenance game, the race, the arrival. The Emirates are amazed.
“He springs away from Gabriel and Zubimendi and they cannot live with him. And he has all the time of the world and chooses his place.”
The crowd of the Emirates, which had been fully or even, was silent of disbelief. Arsenal had taken momentum, but Haaland’s intervention was a brutal reminder of the speed with which all this can change.
Arsenal had no response to Haaland’s pace
For the Arsenal background line, the sober moment just as well. Gabriel, generally so dominant in the tête-à-tête duels, found himself incapable of equaling the rhythm and the raw strength of Haaland.
Zubimendi, responsible for providing additional protection in the midfield, was also left for the city striker.
Arsenal needs to be inspired by somewhere after taking an impressive start for the match.
The Gunners won 5-1 against Man City at home last season. They should show their best performance of the season to get closer to this score line.
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