Man City star Haaland hails team-mate Silva after Arsenal win: ‘Like f***ing Cannavaro’ | OneFootball

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland landed himself in a bit of hot water as he celebrated his side’s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

The win sees the Manchester club close the gap at the top of the Premier League to three points, with Haaland’s side still having a game in hand.

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City led the game through an early Cherki goal before a howler from Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma allowed Kai Havertz to equalise shortly after.

Arsenal put up a good fight but the Norwegian forward added to his tally with a goal in the second half, shortly after the Gunners had hit the woodwork.

After the match, Haaland spoke with Sky Sport alongside teammate Bernardo Silva.

When describing a header the Portuguese midfielder won against Swedish forward Victor Gyokeres, Haaland described him as “like f***ing Cannavaro” – in reference to the iconic Italy defender and Ballon d’Or winner.

Sky had to apologise for the striker’s language and have, of course, censored it in all public releases.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Nico O’Reilly, Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester City celebrate after the team’s victory in the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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