JAKARTA - Erling Haaland spit out harsh words in a live television interview after Manchester City's match against host West Ham United, Sunday, August 7, 2022.
The Norwegian national team player was interviewed after scoring his team's two winning goals in the first week of the English Premier League's 2022/2023 season. The two goals led Manchester City to win 2-0 in the match which took place at the London Olympic Stadium.
In the interview, the new Manchester City striker looked a little annoyed because he couldn't score three goals. In fact, he had the opportunity to do so before being replaced in the 78th minute.
"I should have scored more (I scored) more today. I could have scored (a hat-trick) before I was substituted," said the former Borussia Dortmund player as quoted by the Daily Star.
Haaland then blurted out a dirty word after that. He looks sorry for not being able to take advantage of one of the golden opportunities sent by Ilkay Gundogan.
Hearing the dirty word, Sky Sport reporter Geoff Shreeves who interviewed Haaland immediately interrupted. He reminded the 22-year-old to pay attention to the words used.
Haaland immediately apologized and said he forgot the word used. However, at that moment Haaland again uttered the words he had previously used.
The former RB Salzburg player put City ahead in the first half through a penalty. He completed the execution nicely after he was violated in the forbidden box by the home team's goalkeeper.
He then scored the second goal after halftime in the 65th minute. He netted after taking advantage of his pace to catch up with Kevin De Bruyne's fine cross and finish with his trademark shot in the box.
This victory makes City fill the last place in the top four. They collect three points equal to Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, and Arsenal who both successfully won their first game of the week.
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