Overview

• The 25-year-old opened the scoring in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal, reaching 91 Premier League goals to match Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s Norwegian record.
• Pep Guardiola said Haaland was substituted due to back pain that had been troubling him for several days.
• After the match, Haaland shared a video of abusive taunts from Arsenal fans on social media and appeared to laugh off the incident.
• Recent reports maintain that Haaland hopes to play in Spain later in his career, with Real Madrid and Barcelona interested, though Barcelona’s finances and a valuation reported above £150m pose major hurdles.
• Sources close to City say the club will not entertain offers and that Haaland is content under a contract to 2034, making a near-term exit, including in 2026, unlikely.