The contest between Gabriel Magalhaes and Erling Haaland will be great to watch when Arsenal take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
The two Premier League players are among the best in the world in their positions, and they have a personal rivalry going on as well.
Gabriel has now had his say about Haaland, and he thinks the Norwegian likes playing against him.
😂 Who is the biggest wind-up merchant in the Arsenal squad? Surely it has to be Gabriel Magalhaes?
Gabriel Magalhaes thinks Erling Haaland enjoys playing against him
Gabriel Magalhaes and Erling Haaland have had many great battles in recent years.
The two players haven’t just gone toe-to-toe in attack-versus-defence battles; they have had a few altercations too.
Even Pep Guardiola had to intervene at one stage to separate the two players, but there is a lot of mutual respect between the pair.
Ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, Gabriel was asked about facing Haaland.
He told The Athletic: “I enjoy every game, every striker.
“It’s my job, so I like to battle. He (Haaland) is a top player, and I think he likes to play against me as well.
“It’s fun – we enjoy it!”
Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba will need to be at their best in the Carabao Cup final
Arsenal go into the Carabao Cup final as slight favourites against Manchester City, but anything can happen at Wembley.
Guardiola’s men are not in great form, and after being battered by Real Madrid over two legs, they will want to make a statement.
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Arsenal have the momentum on their side, but they will still need to be at their best, especially Gabriel and William Saliba.
If the two central defenders have a good game, the Gunners will likely walk out of Wembley with the Carabao Cup.
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