Saliba happened to him: Fans mock Haaland's performance against Arsenal
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Saliba tackling Erling Haaland || Image credit: Imago

Saliba happened to him: Fans mock Haaland's performance against Arsenal

Faruq Ibrahim 20:58 - 08.10.2023

Fans react as Erling Haaland's struggles in front of goal carry on in Manchester City's defeat to Arsenal.

Football fans have taken to social media to thrash Manchester City forward Erling Haaland for his Medicare performance against Arsenal.

The Norwegian’s team were on the wrong end of a 1-0 scoreline against Mikel Arteta's charges, thanks to a Gabriel Martinelli strike that dropped them down to third on the log. 

Haaland's drought continues

A record 35 league goals last campaign earned the former Dortmund striker the Premier League Golden Boot in his first season.

He looked set for a similar year with his blistering start to the season, scoring six goals in his first four league games; however, the ratio has significantly dipped, as he only managed two in the next four, failing to score in his last two. 

The game against Arsenal was particularly tough for him, as his matchup against William Saliba proved unfavourable to him.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland || Image credit: Imago
Manchester City star Erling Haaland || Image credit: Imago
Saliba came out on top in his match up against Haaland || Image credit: Imago
Saliba came out on top in his match up against Haaland || Image credit: Imago

He also struggled to come out on top against the French international when he squared up against him in the Community Shield, and fans have made sure to point that out.

Fans react to Haaland's struggle

Anthony Themes believes the Norwegian is missing Haaland’s deliveries, “Haaland without De Bruyne is another Tammy Abraham without a dread.” Nifemi Ola said, “He was just pocketed by Saliba. Kudos to Arsenal. Up Gunners.”

Syed Muhermmerd said, "Saliba pocket this boy!” while Lightc Ogbonna believes the striker was a passenger on the day: “Pep should have substituted him and leave Alvarez because he was a better player; no shot off or on target by him; not even marking ball; he is just minus one today.”

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