Bernardo Silva lauds 'animal' Erling Haaland after Man City's 'very big' victory over title rivals Arsenal
Man City Close the Gap with Vital Win
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has hailed Erling Haaland's "animal" instincts after the Norwegian striker inspired his side to a vital 2-1 victory over title rivals Arsenal. The result at the Etihad Stadium has blown the race for the Premier League trophy wide open, moving Pep Guardiola's side within striking distance of the Gunners.
Haaland's Instincts Prove Decisive
The highly-anticipated clash between the league's top two sides was defined by a titanic individual battle between Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Haaland ultimately emerged triumphant, holding off the Brazilian to fire home a 65th-minute winner that shifted the momentum of the title race back towards the blue half of Manchester.
- Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 65th minute
- The victory moved Man City within striking distance of Arsenal in the Premier League table
"Erling was fantastic today fighting for every ball. It's not easy against two tough centre-backs. Today he fought like an animal." - Bernardo Silva
Implications for the Title Race
Speaking after the final whistle, Silva was quick to highlight the extraordinary effort put in by his teammate.
