Pep Guardiola has called on Haaland to get more protection against referees.
The Manchester City striker renews his rivalry with Arsenal Center for the first time Gabriel on Sunday since the Norwegian threw a ball to the head of his opponent during a stormy 2-2 draw between the teams in September.
Instead of criticizing his husband's reaction, Guardiola admitted that he is impressed by how Haaland usually keeps his cool in the midst of a considerable provocation.
“It's the defenders who cause the problems with Erling,” said the city boss. “They push him, he doesn't push them. It is not easy if you have 90 minutes and Gabriel and the defenders push it and hug it and kiss.
“At the end he had to respond. Arsenal is a physical team, in a good way in many aspects, and emotions happened at the end. We can't worry about Erling's discipline. I am surprised how he can control his emotions because every action he has drawn and the referee always “plays”. He never complains.
'I know my players and how they behave well. The referee must intervene if it is not fair. That is why he is the referee. '
The last competition produced seven yellow cards and a shipment for Arsenal's Leandro Trossard. An angry confrontation between the two sets of players followed with the last whistle in which Haaland told Arteta to 'remain modest'.
Arsenal are still contenders in this year's title race, but the most important ambition of City is now eligible for the Champions League after a terrible fall.
And playmaker Kevin De Bruyne believes that the mobility of New City Omar Marmoush will be a major influence on the second part of the season in advance.
“Omar showed his qualities. It is something that we might miss a bit, someone who is lagging behind who can play multiple positions, “said the Belgian.
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