Just when it looked like Manchester City’s underwhelming season was turning a corner, the team suffered another humiliating defeat, this time at the hands of Premier League rival Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola accepts Erling Haaland’s emotions may have got the better of him in Manchester City’s heated clash with Arsenal last September. But the City manager insists it was a rare lapse from a player who continually rises above persistent attempts by opponents to unsettle him.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits Erling Haaland has to look after himself with the striker getting no protection from referees as defenders try to halt him

Pep Guardiola slammed his Manchester City squad as "fragile" after their humiliating 5-1 defeat to Arsenal, highlighting their lack of discipline and costly mistakes, while Erling Haaland endured mockery from Arsenal players and fans.

Pep Guardiola has responded to Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland with his goal celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday. The teenager scored the Gunners' third goal of the game and his first professional career goal, celebrating by recreating the Norwegian striker's famous meditation pose.

The teenager had a score to settle with Haaland as he marked his first Arsenal goal by copying his trademark celebration in the 5-1 win

Manchester City fell to one of their heaviest defeats of the Premier League season on Sunday as they were beaten 5-1 at Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners led 1-0 at half time through Martin Odegaard’s second-minute goal but Erling Haaland hauled the visitors level early in the second half.

Pep Guardiola issued a bizarre response to Myles Lewis-Skelly copying Erling Haaland's celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Manchester City.