Erling Haaland's winner against Arsenal should never have been allowed to stand says a former Gunners hero who explained his reasoning

A huge moment.

The 25-year-old striker was covered neck to waist in scars, scratches, and cuts after a 90-minute battle with his old foe Gabriel, one that at times seemed more akin to a match at Wrestlemania.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss a wild weekend in the Premier League. On today’s pod: Manchester City take control of the title race with a huge win over Arsenal. The panel ask just how decisive this result is, did City win it, or did Arsenal lose it in the margins? What do we make of those near-misses from Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz? There’s also the small matter of the key battle: Erling Haaland v Gabriel as the panel asks if the head-rutting is the ultimate man-off. At the other end of the table, it’s heartbreak for Spurs as they concede late against Brighton. The panel relive that gut-punch moment, ask whether Xavi Simons has the saddest face in football, and wonder if relegation is now more likely than not. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest surge clear thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White’s hat-trick, Leeds all but secure safety, and it’s now all eyes on West Ham. Will they survive? Plus, in the race for Champions League football, there’s a seven-goal thriller at Villa Park, a failed dink from Habib Diarra for Sunderland, before Tammy Abraham breaks their hearts seconds later. Liverpool win a chaotic Merseyside derby in the 100th minute; Manchester United edge out Chelsea, and questions are asked about Eddie Howe’s future. Also, the panel answer your questions, there’s a ‘gold’ testicular-related email, and a fine save from a Max Rushden left-footed scissor-kick

Manchester City picked up a massive 2-1 win over Arsenal yesterday at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 65th minute after Nico O’Reilly made a driving run which started deep in his own half before combining with Jeremy Doku in the Arsenal box to play the ball that Haaland prodded home […] The post A star continues to rise at Manchester City which stood out against Arsenal appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

ARSENAL fans are convinced that Erling Haaland's goal should have been ruled out for a "foul" on Sunday. Haaland netted a second-half winner against the Gunners to earn his side three crucial points and tip the title race in Manchester City's favour. The Norwegian's 75th minute strike proved to be the difference at the Etihad...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss a wild weekend in the Premier League Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email. On today’s pod: Manchester City take control of the title race with a huge win over Arsenal. The panel ask just how decisive this result is, did City win it, or did Arsenal lose it in the margins? What do we make of those near-misses from Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz? There’s also the small matter of the key battle: Erling Haaland v Gabriel as the panel asks if the head-rutting is the ultimate man-off.

Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?