Man City star Haaland hails team-mate Silva after Arsenal win: ‘Like f*cking Cannavaro’

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.

Watch: Haaland compares Silva to Cannavaro after win over Arsenal