GABRIEL MAGALHÃES reignited his clash with Erling Haaland by celebrating right in front of him.
The moment occurred early in the game as Arsenal dismantled Man City 5-1 at the Emirates.
Gabriel celebrated in Erling Haaland’s face after Arsenal took the leadCredit: Premier League
It came much to the delight of fans who enjoyed the emotion of it
There is no love lost between the Arsenal defender and Manchester City striker given previous run-ins.
And Sunday afternoon’s clash at the Emirates showed the flames of rivalry were still burning brightly after the Gunners took an early lead.
Martin Odegaard tapped home from a Kai Havertz square pass after Manuel Akanji gave the ball away inside three minutes.
As the home side ran up the pitch to celebrate with the goalscorer, Gabriel took the chance to rub it in Haaland’s face.
The Brazilian was seen shouting in the face of the 24-year-old as he ran past.
Fans were loving the needle shown by the 27-year-old.
Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Gabriel is so petty. He went to celebrate in Haaland’s front.”
A second said: “Hahaha Gabriel to Haaland. What amazing rivalry.”
Haaland threw the ball at the back of Gabriel’s head in the reverse fixtureCredit: Sky Sports
Fans love the needle shown in the rivalryCredit: Sky Sports
A third said: “Gabriel had every right to do that to Haaland.”
Another said: “This is exactly what the Premier League needs.”
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A fifth added: “Bro Gabriel’s reaction on Haaland is everything.”
In the reverse fixture at the Etihad earlier this season, Arsenal were left distraught after conceding late on following a desperate defence with ten players for more than an hour.
During the celebrations, Haaland threw the ball at the back of Gabriel’s head while running out of the goal.
Haaland also caused an emotive reaction after the game, which ended 2-2, as he told Gunners boss Mikel Arteta to “stay humble”.
Following the incident, Haaland insisted he had no regrets, saying he did it in the “heat of the moment”.