'It is starting to make us laugh': Arsenal unfazed by Haaland's ominous form

09/16/2024 05:30 PM

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Arsenal's players are simply laughing at Erling Haaland's run of form, according to the London club's midfielder Jorginho. Haaland made the difference again for Manchester City in the 2-1 win against Brentford on Saturday, scoring both their goals to bring his Premier League tally to nine from four matches this season.

Arsenal responded with a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday to keep them second, two points behind City before their trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. It is fun to imagine – rather like the fantasy football manager who has not picked Haaland – how the Arsenal squad have reacted as news of the striker's latest contribution has reached them; whether it is laughter or tears. Jorginho said it was the former but he insisted Haaland was not about to unsettle them in what will be an early season title race pointer.