Erling Haaland has finally responded to Myles Lewis-Skelly, after seeing his celebration copied, and explained his "stay humble" message to Arsenal.
- Norwegian clashed with Gunners at the Etihad
- Suffered heavy defeat in clash at the Emirates
- Has no issue with rivals getting their revenge
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Back in September 2024, during a Premier League 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.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
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.
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WHAT HAALAND SAID
The Golden Boot-winning City superstar has no issue with that, telling : "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."
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DID YOU KNOW?
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."