Haaland Avoids Discipline for Arsenal Incident

Erling Haaland's act of throwing the ball at the back of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes' head after Manchester City's equaliser sparked significant controversy. Arsenal legend Ian Wright labeled the action a 'coward's move' and expressed disappointment in Haaland’s behavior. The incident, reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), was not deemed a red card offense, and the Football Association (FA) confirmed that no retrospective action would be taken against Haaland. The confrontation led to heightened tensions on the field, including clashes involving Haaland, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, and former City player Gabriel Jesus. Despite the heated nature of the match, the Premier League also decided against punishing either team for their post-match antics.