Gabriel vs Haaland: the Premier League feud about to hit world stage…stay humble

The Premier League’s fiery personal rivalry takes center stage at the World Cup! Norway’s Erling Haaland (Manchester City) and Brazil’s Gabriel (Arsenal) face off in a last-16 match. This high-stakes clash promises fireworks.

16 – 🇧🇷 Gabriel Magalhães has lost more duels against 🇳🇴 Erling Haaland than he has against any other player in the Premier League (16).

Haaland has also scored in each of his last four league games when facing Gabriel (4 goals).

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One of the Premier League’s most gripping personal feuds goes global on Sunday when Brazil face Norway in the World Cup last 16.

Norway’s irresistible force of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland comes up against Brazil’s immovable object in the shape of Arsenal defender Gabriel in New York New Jersey Stadium.

Haaland and Gabriel have been central figures as their clubs battle for domestic supremacy, creating a rivalry that regularly boils over into animosity.

The outcome of their latest confrontation will go a long way to deciding whether it is Brazil or Norway who advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face either England or Mexico.

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