Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a straight red card against Manchester City on Sunday in a potentially decisive referee decision in the Premier League title race.
Gabriel and Haaland have clashed previously, including when the striker bounced a football off the defender’s head when celebrating a goal, but on Sunday it turned more vicious.
Amid the melee, Gabriel had ripped Haaland’s undershirt, which required replacing after the striker had finished celebrating.
Gabriel vs Erling Haaland
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Shortly afterwards, the pair faced off again, forehead to forehead, but this time Gabriel moved to headbutt his opponent, who remained unmoved.
A headbutt is typically considered violent conduct,…
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