Sky Sports forced to mute Erling Haaland during post-match interview after Arsenal win

Sky Sports were forced to mute Erling Haaland's microphone during an x-rated interview following Manchester City's win against Arsenal in the Premier League.

Haaland bagged the winner at the Etihad Stadium to blow the title race wide open after goals from Rayan Cherki and Kai Havertz.

The win against their rivals means City can top of the table if they defeat Burnley on Wednesday with Arsenal having just five games remaining.

Bernardo Silva was named man of the match for his showing off and was on post-match duties with Haaland who received special praise for the Portuguese's defensive contributions.

But the Norwegian striker got too ahead of himself and swore before being reminded of his language by interviewer Patrick Davidson.

Haaland said: "I remember that cross, I told him after. You were like f***** Cannavaro."

Davidson said: "Erling, language please."

Haaland added: "Come on, we've all been swearing in our lives. I just told him he was like Cannavaro. Today, Bernie, I'm not going to make it emotional in here but you were really good."

Presenter Dave Jones was also forced to issue an apology in the studio.

Haaland was once again involved in a fiery confrontation with Arsenal defender Gabriel who many believe was lucky to avoid red after moving his head towards the City striker in an aggressive manner.

Red cards have definitely been given out for similar incidents and Haaland believes the Brazilian avoided a sending off due to him not overreacting which he claims he'd never do.

On his battles with Gabriel, he said: "I think it's always like this, a lot of fighting and things like this. It's up to others to decide if I won that battle or not. I scored the goal so I won the battle in that moment, it was a great goal, it was a decisive moment and we win."

Speaking on the heated incident, Haaland added: "I think if I fell on the floor, which I will not do unless someone really attacks me, it will maybe be a red card. I'm not sure. But it is what it is, I will not fall on the floor.

"Yellow card for me, I'm not sure why, he comes up to my face. But it is what it is."