Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones apologised to viewers after Erling Haaland swore during a post-match interview following Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Arsenal. According to multiple reports, Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison reminded Haaland not to swear, to which Haaland responded, 'Come on, we are all swearing a little bit in our lives.' The broadcaster then issued an apology.
This is not the first time Haaland has used expletives on live television. According to major media reports, he has previously sworn after wins over Leicester, West Ham, and when City won the league in 2023. Broadcast regulator Ofcom states that 'the most offensive language' cannot be aired before 9pm, though it is unclear if any complaints were received regarding this incident.
I remember that cross, I told him after when he headed it out, I told him you were like 'f***ing Cannavaro.'
Haaland scored the winning goal in the match against Arsenal, moving Manchester City to within three points of the league leaders with a game in hand. The goal was a decisive moment in the title race, keeping City in contention for the Premier League crown.
During the match, Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel had an off-the-ball confrontation in the second half. Some suggested Gabriel was lucky not to be sent off after pushing his head forward. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Haaland described the incident: 'I think it's always like this. A lot of fighting and these kind of things. Of course, I scored the goal. I won that battle in the decisive moment, the cross was perfect. It was a great goal. In the end, we win. If I fell on the floor there, which I will not do unless someone really attacks me, then it would maybe be red card. I'm not sure, I haven't seen the situation. It is what it is, I will not fall on the floor. For me I don't know why he comes up to my face.' Haaland also said he would not fall to the floor unless someone really attacked him, and that he did not know why Gabriel came up to his face.
Come on, we are all swearing a little bit in our lives.
I think it's always like this. A lot of fighting and these kind of things. Of course, I scored the goal. I won that battle in the decisive moment, the cross was perfect. It was a great goal. In the end, we win. If I fell on the floor there, which I will not do unless someone really attacks me, then it would maybe be red card. I'm not sure, I haven't seen the situation. It is what it is, I will not fall on the floor. For me I don't know why he comes up to my face.