Haaland Leaves On-Pitch Interview to Join Fans in Dance During Trophy Celebration

Haaland Leaves On-Pitch Interview to Join Fans in Dance During Trophy Celebration

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 22, 2023 at 7:28 AM
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  • Erling Haaland was involved in a heartwarming moment with Manchester City supporters
  • The star forward stopped his on-pitch interview momentarily to join supporters in a dance
  • Man City beat title rivals Arsenal to the Premier League crown with three games to spare

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland showed his humble side on Sunday after he momentarily left an on-pitch interview to join fans in dance following City's title triumph.

The Citizens were officially handed the Premier League crown over the weekend, shortly after their clash against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Erling Haaland celebrates with the Premier League trophy following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Tom Flathers.
Erling Haaland celebrates with the Premier League trophy following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Tom Flathers.
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The Mirror reports that Pep Guardiola's men secured the trophy with three games to spare after title rivals, Arsenal faltered once again during their trip to Nottingham Forest.

The Gunners were stunned 1-0 by the lowly Forest, with the result all but ending their title dream after what seemed like a promising season.

Despite being declared champions on Saturday, City had to wait until Sunday before they could finally lay their hands on the English top flight trophy.

Haaland joins fans in dance

Haaland was once again the centre of attraction during Man City's Premier League trophy presentation.

The Norwegian hotshot was involved in a heartwarming moment with fans as he was caught on camera leaving an on-pitch interview to join supporters in their dance.

Talksport reports that Sky Sports had managed to get hold of the striker for an interview before the incident happened.

Haaland has been a revelation at Man City since his arrival in the summer of 2022 from Borussia Dortmund.

The 22-year-old has played a vital role in helping the Citizens retain the crown, with the forward boasting an eyewatering 36 Premier League goals so far.

City stars herded off pitch

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man City players had to be ushered off after jubilant fans invaded the pitch at the Etihad Stadium moments before the Premier League title presentation.

Overjoyed supporters of the Citizens ran onto the pitch in celebration shortly after the final whistle, sparking a briefly tense moment when officials and security had to get involved.

Man City's triumphant stars, including Kevin De Bruyne and Norwegian star, Haaland, had to be guided to the tunnel as fans spilled over onto the turf to celebrate their club's title victory.

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