Gabriel escapes red card for Erling Haaland 'headbutt' as verdict given on Man City vs Arsenal clash

Gabriel escapes red card for Erling Haaland 'headbutt' as verdict given on Man City vs Arsenal clashThe Arsenal defender was in an altercation with Erling Haaland during the crucial Premier League clash.CommentsSportAmie Wilson Sports writer 18:24, 19 Apr 2026Updated 18:40, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGabriel and Erling Haaland clash during Manchester City vs Arsenal(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been told that he was lucky not to be shown a red card for a 'headbutt' on Manchester City's Erling Haaland. The two clashed in the second half of the game, with City coming out as 2-1 winners.‌With City 2-1 up, the two players put their heads together, with Gabriel appearing to move his head towards Haaland's. Both players were shown a yellow card by referee Anthony Taylor.‌However, speaking on Sky Sports commentary, Gary Neville showed his disbelief at the decision. “Why did you do that Gabriel?! You can put your heads against each other," he said.‌READ MORE: Arsene Wenger's offside rule trial sees first 'daylight' goal scored in top-flight leagueREAD MORE: Man City beat Arsenal to close gap and throw title race wide open - 6 talking points“The minute you rock it back and throw it forward you usually get a red.”“I can’t believe that’s not a red to be honest with you. I don't think he's differentiated between what Gabriel and Haaland did."Former Premier League referee Mike Dean added: "I think they have both gone head to head, there's not excessive force by Gabriel but he has just put head his head towards a little bit more.‌"I think the way the game has gone with those two, I think a yellow card is probably just about right."I wouldn't have been surprised had Gabriel been sent off, there is a movement.View 2 ImagesBoth Gabriel and Erling Haaland were shown yellow cards for the altercation. (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)‌"Looking at it...