August 18th 2024.
Erling Haaland had a great start for Man City, leading them to a 2-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday. However, it wasn't just his impressive goal and overall performance that caught people's attention. Haaland also had some words to say about the Chelsea players, specifically one star who seemed to be targeting him throughout the game.
According to Haaland, he was constantly being "stamped" and "pushed" by Enzo Fernandez, who was one of the main culprits of the alleged fouling. The 24-year-old striker was not happy with this behavior and expressed his frustration in an interview with Match of the Day. "All the time he [Fernandez] stamps on me, he pushes me and everything, not only him. I don't know what they want but that's what they do I guess," Haaland shared.
But Fernandez wasn't the only Chelsea player who caught Haaland's attention. The Norwegian also had some choice words for Marc Cucurella, who had tried to taunt him during Spain's Euro 2024 triumph. Cucurella had sung a song about Haaland, teasing him about eating paella and drinking Estrella. However, Haaland didn't seem too bothered by it and simply brushed it off. "It was an interesting song, that, from that guy [Cucurella]. There's not that much to say. I don't really think about that. He can do what he wants. Last year he asked me for my jersey, and then he starts singing about me," Haaland said.
Despite all the drama surrounding some of the Chelsea players, the focus remained on Haaland's stellar performance. It was a special win for him as it marked his 100th appearance for Man City and his 91st goal for the club. The 24-year-old striker was in top form, out-muscling and out-skilling his opponents, including Fernandez, who was heavily criticized by pundits for his performance.
But it wasn't just Haaland's talent on the field that impressed people. His ability to handle the situation with Cucurella and Fernandez in a calm and mature manner also gained him some praise. It's clear that Haaland is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the field, and he is a vital asset to Man City's Premier League title defense.
As for the Chelsea players, they will have to regroup and come back stronger after this loss. It's clear that Haaland and the rest of the Man City team have set the bar high, and it will take a lot of hard work and determination to match their level. But with such talented players on their side, there's no doubt that Chelsea will bounce back and continue to be a top contender in the league.
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