Alfie Haaland, Erling Haaland’s father, criticized Arsenal in a sarcastic tweet – and warned everyone not to become comfortable after his son failed to score in the Community Shield final.
Manchester City’s best player failed to register a shot and was pulled 64 minutes in as they lost 4-1 on penalties against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw.
Fans, on the other hand, will remember Haaland’s struggles in last year’s final and the criticism that ensued before he humiliated the detractors with a record-breaking 52-goal season.
‘Well done Arsenal, wonderful win,’ Alfie tweeted. You must be league favorites now,’ he said, winking.
It was a retweet of another post that suggested Premier League fans shouldn’t get too thrilled about his one-game drop because of how he blitzed last season after a dismal Community Shield final.
Erling Haaland had a day to forget in the Community Shield as he failed to have a single shot
Alfie Haaland said that Arsenal are now the favorites to win the Premier League.
Haaland scored twice against West Ham on the opening day of the season before going on to score 50 more goals as Pep Guardiola’s side raced to the Treble.
Arsenal defeated City on Sunday in a statement victory for Mikel Arteta following the club’s summer buying spree.
After being beaten to the crown last year, Arsenal is expected to challenge again this year, but they will have to defeat City to end their long wait for a league victory.
The Gunners open their season at home against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while City begin their championship defense against Burnley on Friday evening.