Erling Haaland says Man City must ‘feel a fire inside our belly’ after title disappointment

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20 May 2026 • 4:43 PM MYT
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Erling Haaland says Man City must ‘feel a fire inside our belly’ after title disappointment

  • Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City's 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday.
  • Erling Haaland netted a dramatic equaliser for Manchester City in added time, but the result was insufficient to extend the title race to the final day.
  • Haaland expressed significant disappointment, stating the club should use the title loss as motivation and “feel a fire inside our belly” to reclaim the trophy next season.
  • Despite missing out on the Premier League, Manchester City will conclude the campaign with two pieces of silverware, having also lifted the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.
  • Bournemouth achieved a historic milestone by securing European football for the first time in their 127-year history, guaranteeing a Europa League spot.

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