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- Norwegian clashed with Gunners at the Etihad
- Suffered heavy defeat in clash at the Emirates
- Has no issue with rivals getting their revenge
Back in September 2024, during a الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز clash between Manchester City and the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium, prolific frontman Haaland was caught on camera aiming a “stay humble” jibe in the direction of Mikel Arteta.
Earlier in the game, Haaland had bellowed “who the f*ck are you?” at Arsenal rookie Lewis-Skelly. During a return match in February, the Gunners claimed a 5-1 victory over City. Home fans at Emirates Stadium goaded Haaland, while Lewis-Skelly was on target and proceeded to break out the Norwegian striker’s iconic lotus celebration.
The Golden Boot-winning City superstar has no issue with that, telling TIME: “They won the game 5-1. So yeah, they got me. If he wanted to use that moment to mock me, that’s fair enough for him. Whatever he wants to do, he can do.”
Haaland added on his now infamous “stay humble” dig at Arteta and Arsenal, with the enigmatic 25-year-old having no regrets: “I think it’s an important phrase, which a lot of people should use, including myself. It’s one of the most important things, as individuals, to do.”
City and Arsenal are readying themselves for the start of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, with both teams – on the back of big spending in the summer transfer window – hoping to find the consistency that will allow them to wrestle a domestic crown away from reigning champions Liverpool.
