It was a quiet night for Erling Halland. Manchester City striker had touches in the first half against Arsenal, as he was a full spectator before the network in the second half.
The six of the six consists of Block, unsuccessful pass, unsuccessful pass, one successful pass, disposed of, followed by a final touch.
With the Arsenal defense closed and the city is fighting to find their usual rhythm, Halland left isolated, barely getting smell of the ball. Gabriel and Saliba kept him on a narrow wheel, which cut off the passers -by and winning every physical battle.
City, known for her complex play, has found it difficult to break the back line full of digging. Halland's lack of participation talks about volumes About the extent of the Mikel Arteta team's implementation of the game's plan, but its season was mostly lukewarm in general.
There were criticisms aimed at Halland that he had lost if he did not get the necessary service.
For the attacking striker, the lack of touches is a great concern for Pep Guardiola. If the city will find a road, they will need to be involved 9, because at the present time, it may not be on the field.
Gabriel celebrates the confrontation of Erling Haland
Five months after facing tension in EtihaDGabriel seemed to be determined to settle the result with Erling Haland in a fiery meeting in the Emirates.
A catastrophic mix allowed the city to defend Martin Odegard to give Arsenal the lead in just two minutes, but Gabriel's actions after the goal that caught his attention.
With the outbreak of Norway's international strike on the network, Gabriel has not lost any time in shipping towards Halland, screaming at his face as part of his celebrations. The moment was a clear indication of the previous running, in September when Halland threw the ball in Gabriel after the late tie for John Stones in his 2-2 draw.
The tension between the two had already flooded earlier this season, as Halland was seen telling Arsenal manager Michel Arteta that he was “still humble” full -time after a hot exchange.
