Alfie Haaland, the former Manchester City star and father of current striker Erling Haaland, couldn’t resist poking fun at Arsenal after they beat Manchester City in the Community Shield. As a proud father, Alfie would have been watching the game as his son took on last season’s title rivals at Wembley.
Despite finishing as runners-up in the Premier League, it was Arsenal who lifted the Community Shield trophy, winning the game on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time. This victory gave Gunners fans the opportunity to taunt Haaland, who was unable to find the scoresheet in the match.
Last year’s edition of the Community Shield wasn’t an accurate representation of Haaland’s abilities, as he went on to score a record-breaking 36 Premier League goals, helping Manchester City secure the title. To highlight this fact, a football fan account posted an iconic video of ex-Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl celebrating prematurely, along with the caption “Premier League fans after seeing Haaland had a stinker in the Community Shield game but then remember he did the same last season.”
Taking advantage of this moment, Haaland’s dad decided to crack a joke about Arsenal. Starting his tweet with a winking face emoji, Alfie wrote: “Well done Arsenal, great win. You must be favorites for the league now.” However, Gunners fans didn’t take kindly to the comment and responded with their own witty remarks.
While Haaland was kept quiet on Sunday, his dad turned the conversation towards Arsenal, highlighting their victory in the Community Shield. Some fans replied with pictures of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looking disappointed, implying that Arsenal’s success would be short-lived. Others confidently agreed with Alfie’s statement, expressing their belief that Arsenal is indeed favorites for the league.
Looking ahead, Manchester City will kick off their Premier League season against Burnley, led by former captain Vincent Kompany, this Friday. The match will be exclusively live on talkSPORT. On the other hand, Arsenal will face Nottingham Forest in the early kick-off on Saturday.
In conclusion, Alfie Haaland couldn’t resist teasing Arsenal after their victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. Despite his son’s quiet performance in the match, Haaland’s dad took the opportunity to crack a joke about Arsenal’s chances in the league. While some Gunners fans didn’t appreciate the comment, others confidently embraced the idea that their team is favorites for the upcoming season.