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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal with teammate Matheus Nunes during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
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*cking 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.
