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How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in an 'old school battle'

ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondent

The running battle between Erling Haaland and Gabriel was a theme of the title showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal.

The Norway forward had already had his undershirt partially ripped in one physical tussle during City's 2-1 win on Sunday.

It was the kind of scrap fans love to see in big games, and referee Anthony Taylor had allowed both players some latitude.