Updated On: 05 December, 2023 07:40 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could face disciplinary action after criticising referee on social media for awarding a free-kick and denying teammate Jack Grealish a scoring opportunity in tense 3-3 draw with Spurs

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (centre) furiously argues with referee Simon Hooper during the EPL match against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images
Erling Haaland faces possible disciplinary action after complaining about referee Simon Hooper on social media following Manchester City’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.
The City striker was incensed after the official failed to play an advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland was fouled, but quickly got up and played Jack Grealish through on goal, only for Hooper to pull play back and award a free-kick. Haaland was one of several City players to angrily remonstrate with the official and he continued his protests after the game by reposting a clip of the incident on X, with the comment “Wtf”, which is offensive slang.