Haaland Goes Viral for His Reactions While Watching De Bruyne Inspire Man City Comeback vs Newcastle

Haaland Goes Viral for His Reactions While Watching De Bruyne Inspire Man City Comeback vs Newcastle

Fred Kennedy
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Newcastle United vs Manchester City ended in a 3-2 epic win for the reigning champions
  • City staged a comeback in the second half courtesy of De Bruyne to cart home all the points
  • Erling Haaland played no role in the match, as he is currently sidelined with an injury

Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland has gone viral for his reactions while watching Kevin De Bruyne inspire his side's comeback against Newcastle United.

De Bruyne was the man of the moment as City staged a dramatic comeback to see off the Magpies at St. James Park on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park. Photo by James Gill - Danehouse.
Pep Guardiola celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park. Photo by James Gill - Danehouse.
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According to Sky Sports, the Belgian midfield maestro came off the bench to score one and set up another as the visitors downed Eddie Howe's men 3-2.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for City in the 26th minute before Alexander Isak drew Newcastle level in the 35th minute.

Anthony Gordon went on to put the hosts ahead two minutes later, with Pep Guardiola's men heading into the break a goal down.

However, the introduction of De Bruyne in the second half changed the course of the match, with the Belgium international scoring the equaliser shortly after.

He later set up Oscar Bobb for the winner at stoppage time as City stormed to a thrilling win.

Haaland shares his reaction

Haaland, who was catching action at St. James Park, took to Instagram to share his reaction to City's epic comeback win.

SPORTbible reports that the Norwegian ace first shared a photo of De Bruyne with a crown emoji on his head before posting another of himself passionately celebrating the win.

Meanwhile, City's win has them sitting second in the standings with 43 points, just two points behind leaders Liverpool.

Guardiola's men will be looking to build on the momentum when they play Tottenham in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday, January 26, before taking on Burnley in the EPL at the end of the month.

Newcastle defender interrupts City's celebrations

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Newcastle United defender Dan Burn caused a stir on Saturday after angrily confronting Manchester City players during their goal celebration.

Silva found the back of the net with a backheel from Kyle Walker's cross to prompt a wild celebration from the City camp.

However, the goal was marred with controversy, with Newcastle adamant Anthony Gordon was fouled in the build-up.

With the referee and VAR failing to intervene, Burn confronted the celebrating Man City stars to make clear his feelings about the goal.

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