Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright took to social media to criticize Manchester City forward Erling Haaland for throwing the ball at Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes during their Premier League match on September 30.
The Norwegian striker hurled the ball at the back of Magalhaes's head right after Manchester City equalized in the 98th minute, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Match officials reviewed the incident using VAR, but ultimately decided not to penalize Haaland.
Throwing the ball at Gabi's head when he's not looking. When Gabi's back's turned to him. Real coward's move. Gabi would look him in the eye, you know. I thought you [Haaland] were bigger than that.
Ian Wright
Haaland made history as the first player in Premier League history to score nine goals in the first four matches of a season. In mid-September, the Norwegian was facing personal challenges as he dealt with a family tragedy.