English Premier League | ‘Every game for us is a final now’: Haaland
Updated On: 19 April, 2026 09:27 AM IST | Manchester | Agencies
Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland pumps team up for pivotal clash against title rivals and league leaders Arsenal; tells teammates to play on Sunday with freedom instead of overthinking every detail

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland during a training session on Friday. Pic/Man City’s Instagram
Erling Haaland believes every game from now until the end of the season is a final for Manchester City, with their next English Premier League opponent none other than title rivals Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side sit atop the EPL table (70 points in 32 games), six points clear of second-placed City. However, Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand, while the Gunners are also under pressure having only won one of their last five games across all competitions. Haaland senses the Gunners are ripe for the taking and urged his teammates to treat this as one of multiple do-or-die clashes as the league winds to a thrilling end.

