Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland will control his emotions as the striker prepares to face defender Gabriel again following last September's heated clash. City striker Haaland was involved in a long-running battle with Gunners defender Gabriel in the 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium and tensions boiled over after John Stones' stoppage-time equaliser.

Arsenal's hammering of Manchester City was punctuated by frequent attempts from Arsenal to wind up Erling Haaland, with Pep Guardiola brushing off the mockery of his star striker

Pep Guardiola has reacted to Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland's celebration during Arsenal's big win over Manchester City. Arsenal thrashed Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool. Martin Odegaard opened the scoring, with Haaland equalising after the break.

Pep Guardiola accepts Erling Haaland’s emotions may have got the better of him in Manchester City’s heated clash with Arsenal last September. But the City manager insists it was a rare lapse from a player who continually rises above persistent attempts by opponents to unsettle him.

Pep Guardiola has responded to Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland with his goal celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday. The teenager scored the Gunners' third goal of the game and his first professional career goal, celebrating by recreating the Norwegian striker's famous meditation pose.

As Arsenal prepares to take on Manchester City today, one of the most intriguing individual matchups will be between Gabriel Magalhães and Erling Haaland.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits Erling Haaland has to look after himself with the striker getting no protection from referees as defenders try to halt him

The Manchester City striker renews his rivalry with Arsenal centre back Gabriel for the first time on Sunday since the Norwegian threw a ball at his opponent's head.