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Erling Haaland's father, former Man City midfielder Alfie Haaland, has aimed a dig at Arsenal after the north London club thrashed Pep Guardiola's side 5-1.

Erling Haaland’s father hit back at the nature of Arsenal’s celebration following their 5-1 victory over Manchester City with a reminder of their lack of trophies under Mikel Arteta. Haaland had a difficult afternoon at the Emirates and although he scored City’s equaliser the striker was kept quiet by Gabriel while Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to mock him by copying his ‘Zen’ celebration when he netted his first Gunners goal.