Tag: Erling Haaland

Arsenal’s fastest player also tops table for most sprints

Gabriel Martinelli is both Arsenal's fastest player and also their most frequent sprinter, according to the stats so far this season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Haaland shows lack of humility with Norway after ‘stay humble’ jibe

Erling Haaland is being slammed in the Norwegian press for a lack of humility after failing to fulfil his duties as captain in Martin Odegaard's absence.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Erling Haaland hails Odegaard as ‘wonderful person and amazing footballer’

With Martin Ødegaard injured, Erling Haaland steps up to lead Norway in their Nations League fixture against Slovenia, embracing the captain's role in a crucial match.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 28: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on September 28, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

7 goals: Major Arsenal target shines with perfect month in Bundesliga

Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko is making waves in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig. Explore why he could be the striker Arsenal need after his stunning September.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Erling Haaland of Manchester City speaks to Gabriel of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ian Wright slams “coward” Erling Haaland

Ian Wright has slammed Erling Haaland for a "coward" move in Arsenal's draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Referee, Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal sub booked for checking on injured David Raya

Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly was bizarrely booked by Michael Oliver for checking on an injured David Raya. Fans question the referee's logic in this baffling decision.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Erling Haaland of Manchester City speaks to Gabriel of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Gabriel has sly dig at Manchester City celebrating draw

Gabriel Magalhaes says Arsenal are waiting for Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium, aiming a sly dig at Sunday's opponents for failing to beat 10 men at home.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Referee, Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

PGMOL confirm absurd reason for Arsenal sub booking

Arsenal fans were left baffled and amused as PGMOL confirmed Myles Lewis-Skelly's bizarre booking for 'unsporting behaviour' during Arsenal's draw with Manchester City.

Erling Haaland brands Arsenal star a “f****** clown”

Erling Haaland called Gabriel Jesus a "f***ing clown" after Manchester City's draw with Arsenal on Sunday, having also tried to start an argument with a number of others.
Erling Haaland throws the ball at Gabriel Magalhaes during Arsenal's match against Manchester City (Image via Arsenal.com)

VAR reviewed potential red card against Erling Haaland vs Arsenal

VAR reviewed Erling Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel Magalhaes for a potential red card, but decided against further action.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Players react as Referee, Michael Oliver shows a red card to Leandro Trossard of Arsenal (obscured) during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Michael Oliver’s red card decision dismantled

Arsenal's bid for victory over Manchester City was marred by Leandro Trossard's controversial red card. Discover how this decision cost the Gunners three points.
BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury update ahead of Manchester City match

Mikel Arteta shares Arsenal’s injury news ahead of Manchester City clash, revealing key players like Martin Odegaard will miss the vital match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Norway players’ anger at Baumgartner after Odegaard injury

Norwegian defender Leo Østigard voiced frustration after Martin Ødegaard's injury, suggesting he wanted revenge for the tackle that sidelined the Arsenal captain for weeks.
Italy's defender #03 Federico Dimarco (C) gestures as Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori lies on the football pitch during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal face injury crisis ahead of Tottenham

Arsenal faces a challenging week with injuries to key players like Martin Ødegaard and Riccardo Calafiori. How will this impact their North London derby and crucial fixtures?
MUNICH, GERMANY: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal looks dejected after the team's defeat and elimination from the UEFA Champions League during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Manager gives Martin Odegaard injury update “It didn’t look good in the dressing room”

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard suffers an ankle injury during Norway’s match, raising concerns for Arsenal’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Arsenal captain to become a father: Odegaard shares excitement

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard announces he’s expecting his first child, sharing his excitement about fatherhood while continuing to lead Arsenal towards future success.
Norway's coach Staale Solbakken (C) oversees a training session with Norway's men's national football team with Norway's forward Erling Braut Haland (L) and Norway's midfielder Martin Odegaard at the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo on June 14, 2023 before the European Championship qualifiers against Scotland on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Fredrik Varfjell / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by FREDRIK VARFJELL/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard outshines Erling Haaland in Norway’s goalless draw

Martin Odegaard outshined Erling Haaland in Norway's 0-0 draw with Kazakhstan, earning the highest rating on the pitch while Haaland struggled to make an impact.
Tottenham descend again into small-club mentality Home supporters who did the Poznan after Haaland’s first goal underline problems swirling around Postecoglou The Daily Telegraph15 May 2024By Jason Burt CHIEF FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium We saw the Poznan. Except it was coming from Tottenham Hotspur fans inside the stadium; not from Manchester City. Those Spurs supporters turned their backs on the pitch and bounced up and down in unison celebrating. It was a City goal that led to that reaction and so we had our answer. The acid test would always be what happened when City scored. Or Spurs. And so when the first goal arrived, early in the second half, the extraordinary response said it all. It angered manager Ange Postecoglou and what he said spoke to the heart of just what Spurs are and what they want to achieve and maybe what is holding them back. It was almost an existential dissection and it was anchored in fury. Asked whether he wanted to give a positive spin, with foundations being in place Postecoglou angrily shot that down. “No, I think the last 48 hours has revealed to me that the foundations are fairly fragile, mate,” he said. “That’s just what I think. I just think the last 48 hours have revealed a fair bit to me. That’s all right. It just means I’ve got to go back to the drawing board with some things.” What did he think of the fans chanting ‘Are you watching Arsenal?’ after Erling Haaland’s first goal? “I’m not interested, mate. I just don’t care,” Postecoglou said before adding, somewhat ominously: “It’s been an interesting exercise.” It was about “outside [the club], inside, everywhere”. “Maybe I am just out of step,” Postecoglou continued before stating he just wanted to win and “so what other people, how they want to feel, and what their priorities are, are of zero interest to me”. Who was he criticising? The fans? The club? The media? It felt like it was everyone. Pre-match and Postecoglou could not have been clearer. He had spoken of his disbelief that Spurs fans might actually want their team to lose this game, to spite Arsenal and damage their title hopes, and here it was happening in front of his eyes. He looked absolutely furious and disbelieving. He had a point. What happened when Haaland tapped home – some Tottenham fans even clapped – felt like a small-club mentality. It might be argued it was belligerence but it signalled defeat and it ended Spurs’s dwindling hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Surely that is what should have been pre-occupying them? Catching Aston Villa and finishing fourth – possible with a win as Villa had a trickier final day fixture away to Crystal Palace with Spurs at Sheffield United – had to be the priority in furthering their own ambitions. Yes, it may have effectively handed Arsenal the title. Yes, it may have led to more songs and goading with them having last been champions 20 years ago when they gained a result at White Hart Lane. But, so what? Football is about winning. Not about worrying about rivals and Spurs have diminished themselves and Postecoglou’s reaction showed how he felt. When that chant of “Are you watching Arsenal” rang around the South Stand it felt like a weight had been lifted. Instead it was a yoke being applied and an inferiority complex being confirmed. Before that those fans did not know whether to laugh or cry; whether to be angry or militant or enjoy the painful absurdity of it all. And, so, instead they were subdued until City scored. This was as muted as it has ever been here. It was surreal with Spurs and City half-and-half scarves being touted outside before kick-off and middle-aged men staring earnestly into the TV cameras up and down the Tottenham High Road declaring they would rather “sell their mother” than see their team help Arsenal win the Premier League. “We’re not really here,” chanted the City supporters and it seemed like many of those home fans would have nodded in agreement. It did not look like they really wanted to be here. Or, once here, they did not know what to do. Inside two minutes a loud rendition of “stand up if you hate Arsenal” rang around but it was not particularly intense. It was heard again after half an hour but by then the muscle memory of backing their team had slowly begun to kick in, a little. Did they want their team to score? Did they want their team to win even if it switched the advantage to Arsenal in the title race? Certainly it felt, when they attacked, like they did even if they may have been responding by instinct rather than rationale. But it did not feel natural. The City goal shifted the dynamic a little on the pitch and Spurs had chances even if a draw would not have been enough. If anything it was the worst result of all – it would still have meant they could not overtake Villa while it would have installed Arsenal as title favourites. No doubt they would have said it was, well, the most “Spursy” thing to do especially as it would mean little for them and everything to their neighbours. Instead it was Haaland who ended it from the penalty spot. This time both sets of fans sang “Are you watching Arsenal?” while there was a loud and prolonged chorus of “When the Spurs go marching on”. It riled Postecoglou even more. His interpretation? That was just defeatism not defiance. He had it right. Article Name:Tottenham descend again into small-club mentality Publication:The Daily Telegraph Author:By Jason Burt CHIEF FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Start Page:4 End Page:4

Tottenham labelled a ‘small club’ for their Arsenal obsession

Tottenham Hotspur fans' celebration of their loss to Man City has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the club's mentality and future ambitions.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Martin Odegaard after his team's victory in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal midfielders up for Premier League top honour

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Year. Cast your vote now!
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (L) celebrates with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on November 6, 2022.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal stars up for Young Player of the Year

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and William Saliba nominated for Premier League Young Player of the Year. Vote now for your favourite!
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - APRIL 13: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena on April 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko: The next Haaland?

Arsenal linked with Benjamin Sesko, the 'next Haaland'? We analyse the transfer rumours, his style, and whether he's the right fit for the Gunners.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Is €100m Viktor Gyökeres heading to Arsenal?

Arsenal target Viktor Gyökeres is on fire in Portugal. Can the €100m striker solve the Gunners' attacking problems? Is his price tag justified?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Only 3 teams had managed what Arsenal did to Pep Guardiola this season

Arsenal secured a historic 0-0 draw against Manchester City, shutting them out for the second time this season. This puts them in elite company and strengthens their own title hopes.
Manchester City's English midfielder #10 Jack Grealish (L) fights for the ball with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba stars as Arsenal frustrate Man City in title race clash

Arsenal held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw at the Etihad, ending City's home scoring streak and boosting their own title hopes. William Saliba's commanding performance earned him Player of the Match.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Big Arsenal spends, uncertain returns, and departures on the horizon: Transfer roundup

Arsenal's transfer plans in flux! Missed Mbappé domino effect & Biereth loan uncertainty. Will €100m+ Lisbon stars join? Ramsdale's future shaky. Get all the latest Arsenal transfer news & rumours!
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, and Erling Haaland interact after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Injury latest on Erling Haaland for Arsenal clash

Contrary to reports earlier in the break, Erling Haaland is not injured, and he looks set to be fully fit when Manchester City host Arsenal.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (L) vies with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fitness concerns mount for Guardiola as Arsenal await

Arsenal travel to Man City with a chance to exploit injuries to De Bruyne, Haaland, and Ederson. Will these key players be fit for the crucial clash?
France's forward #09 Olivier Giroud celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Van Dijk names Arsenal strikers past & present as toughest opponents

Virgil van Dijk has named former Gunner Olivier Giroud as his toughest opponent, giving current Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus a mention as well.
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal to make it 4-3 during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players named in Team of the Season so far

Alan Shearer includes two Arsenal players in his Premier League Team of the Season
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka reacts during the English Premier League football match between Luton Town and Arsenal at Kenilworth Road in Luton, north of London on December 5, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal squad value grows by €350m, no other club close

In a year marked by high-octane football across Europe, Arsenal have stood out, not just for their on-field prowess but also for their remarkable growth in market value.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 24, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal player nominated for Champions League Goal of the Group Stage

Gabriel Jesus' goal against Sevilla has been nominated for the UEFA Goal of the Group Stage award, with voting still open now.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka sets new Champions League record

Bukayo Saka has set a new record in the Champions League, as well as becoming the top player for goal contributions in this season's competition.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 30: A general view of the Ballon D'Or trophy at the 67th Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Ballon d’Or results

3 Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Aaron Ramsdale, were up for the Ballon d'Or. The nominations reflect their contributions to Arsenal's Premier League 2022/2023 campaign.
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Arsene Wenger savages Manchester United after Manchester City humiliation

Arsene Wenger criticises Manchester United's player recruitment after their 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Wenger claims not one United player would make it into City's first XI.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds the fans following the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven at the Arsenal Stadium in north London on September 20, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard verdict delivered by international manager

Norway's national team manager Ståle Solbakken discusses Martin Ødegaard's development at Arsenal, claiming credit for his professional and personal growth.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Arsenal fans cheerduring the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Who set off Arsenal vs Manchester City tunnel altercation?

An analysis of the tunnel confrontation between Arsenal's Nicolas Jover and Manchester City's Kyle Walker, following Arsenal's recent win over City. 
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 12, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka finally wins PFA award

Arsenal talent shines in PFA awards and team selections for the 2022/23 season, with Bukayo Saka leading the way as the PFA Young Player of the Year.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal hold the FA Community Shield following The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker tips Arsenal to win Premier League

Gary Lineker shares his predictions for the upcoming Premier League season and tips Arsenal, following their impressive summer transfers, to secure the league title.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 07, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal stars finish in top-3 for Footballer of the Year

Erling Haaland has won the Football Writers Association's Footballer of the Year award, but two Arsenal stars finished in the top three.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland reacts after the UEFA Champions League Group G football match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City in Dortmund, western Germany on October 25, 2022. - The match ended in a 0-0 draw. (Photo by Sascha Schuermann / AFP) (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola reacts to Arteta’s comments about Haaland

Pep Guardiola addresses Arteta's comments on Haaland, praising the City striker's exceptional qualities ahead of the City-Arsenal clash.