Erling Haaland has paid tribute to Manchester City fans for the raucous atmosphere inside the Etihad Stadium after his 95th-minute match-winning penalty against Fulham.
When Pep Guardiola named the striker on the bench, very few City fans would have thought they'd genuinely need Haaland to come on and win the game for them. Julian Alvarez seemed to confirm just that after his superb strike into the roof of net in the 16th minute, but things quickly went downhill for the Blues.
Joao Cancelo was shown a straight red card by referee Darren England after he was deemed to have illegally muscled Fulham's Harry Wilson off the ball inside the penalty area. Former Manchester United player Andreas Pereira proceeded to send Ederson the wrong way from the spot, as he made it 1-1 just before the half-hour mark.
Alvarez and Jack Grealish were replaced by Haaland and Phil Foden in the 64th minute, and it didn't take long for the prolific striker to make his mark. The 22-year-old headed home a Kevin De Bruyne cross with just 15 minutes to go, only for VAR to rule the goal out for offside.
City were then handed a lifeline, as De Bruyne was tripped by Antonee Robinson inside the area. Haaland, who admitted after the match just how nervous he was, slotted the ball past former Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno, sending his side ahead of the Gunners in the league table.
After scoring his 18th league goal of the season, Haaland took to social media to pay homage to the atmosphere inside the Etihad Stadium. Alongside a picture of his Sergio Aguero-inspired celebration, he wrote: "Goosebumps. Etihad! #mancity."
Dieeinprt
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simulation became penalty, city good for this situation as favor still go on in England for richest clubs. Money talks we heard but also saw yesterday. this is not any fame win, this has been given to them as a gift by the refree. WOW 😲😲😲 because no other team could get this for penalty.
Sorry I feel ur pain cuz
Cheady87
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I think Haaland knows Chelsea will beat arsenal n city will still on top that’s why he’s celebrating like that
faodekmuyz
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for those who talking about penalty if hate cite wa moto just dai and dai
kantu Ricky
faodekmuyz
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for those who talking about penalty if hate cite wa moto just dai and dai
mahaeilnos
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very soft penalty for city
mahaeilnos
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city penalty was not a penalty
dipcstuz
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Fake, bribes penalty. Very soft penalty i hv never. U can have 20 eyes to look at it and see well,but it was not a penalty
how many times city got robbed but people the don't talk about it and when is done by other teams then it's not bribes
dipcstuz
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guys let's all be honest that haaland is a witch and before the match he goes by a witch doctor
INNOCENTRAPIST
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Liverpool, Arsenal and other teams feeling the pain more than Fulham [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
INNOCENTRAPIST
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It's confirmed here we go....!!! KDB dived, didn't expected from such a great player.Respect lost
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Thought you are a Liverpool fan not a Fulham one[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
INNOCENTRAPIST
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Fake, bribes penalty. Very soft penalty i hv never. U can have 20 eyes to look at it and see well,but it was not a penalty
Keep on crying
sinabilt
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Fulham lost and Liverpool and Arsenal supporters are the ones feeling the pains 😹😹😹😹😹😹😹
cuodimpt
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premier league must stop nonsense
peyaikms
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to bribe Refree VAR and opponents 🤣🤣🤣 Fulham and refree return home heavy pocket
That is y you are fighting relegation and next time at least go to your neighbor's house and watch the game before coming here and comment nonsense boy
peyaikms
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to bribe Refree VAR and opponents 🤣🤣🤣 Fulham and refree return home heavy pocket
Very stupid comment watch the game before talking nonsense or mind ur struggling loosr team I d I o t
Kipklmotyz
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Fake, bribes penalty. Very soft penalty i hv never. U can have 20 eyes to look at it and see well,but it was not a penalty
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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arsenal fans be like
gijopaul
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It's confirmed here we go....!!! KDB dived, didn't expected from such a great player.Respect lost
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u know Sala was flying that day
Redrosey
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This match was fixed... referee gifted a penalty to cheater city and Fulham didn't reviewed it. it was not a foul it was a dive and drama...
Yes Foolham and Refree took money 💸💰🤣🤣
Redrosey
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mancity have to get a penalty to win against fulham that means the premier league is wide open
to bribe Refree VAR and opponents 🤣🤣🤣 Fulham and refree return home heavy pocket
Redrosey
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It's confirmed here we go....!!! KDB dived, didn't expected from such a great player.Respect lost
fancdeimy
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Clear penalty fellas 1000%
Cupaeisyz
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mancity have to get a penalty to win against fulham that means the premier league is wide open
Lusdekpz
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simulation became penalty, city good for this situation as favor still go on in England for richest clubs. Money talks we heard but also saw yesterday. this is not any fame win, this has been given to them as a gift by the refree. WOW 😲😲😲 because no other team could get this for penalty.
Pehaklnrtz
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it was a real penalty for De Bryne. How do you consider it a dive when De Bryne was kicked on his heel. Maybe you need spectacles to see properly.
Badhur
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How was it not a penalty or you not seeing well
Have your eyes checked Cheap ref and not penalty at all
Badhur
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That’s a fake penalty dude
TheMentor
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De Bruyne dived and the referee gave a penalty against Fulham, terrible and bizarre officiating specially made in England. VAR officials went muted
Davectoh
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I'm city fan but this wasn't a penalty, bad dive from KDB
How was it not a penalty or you not seeing well
SpencerArsenal
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I feel it was harsh, big mistake from the referee.
Ripceiny
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I'm city fan but this wasn't a penalty, bad dive from KDB
Wecbcelstz
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This match was fixed... referee gifted a penalty to cheater city and Fulham didn't reviewed it. it was not a foul it was a dive and drama...
lawalidris
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Haaland penalty goal was so painful for other top team especially Arsenal and Tottenham.
AndyBauleni
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mancity will viking the league
Jusgradave
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Fulham lost but man united fans feeling the pain