In a recent interview, Manchester United's former player Wes Brown gave his insights into the marquee match between Manchester City and Arsenal last weekend. In particular, the clash that nearly broke out between Harland and Gabriel during the match drew Wes Brown's special attention.
He began by noting that Gabriel had caused Harland some angst in previous fights, and that the petty squabbles between the two reflected the intensity of the confrontation. "I think Gabriel had Harland feeling a little uneasy the other day, and that tension translated into some minor altercations during the fight." Wes Brown said.
He then further analyzed Harland's mentality: "Even though Harland managed to score, I could sense that he was aware of the fact that he was going to face a considerable challenge against Gabriel. If he thinks he played well in this game, then he will naturally be satisfied. In fact, we could see that Harland was in a tight tussle with Gabriel for almost the entire game."
Wes Brown also spoke highly of the match itself, "This was a direct match between two of the top teams in the Premier League and the intensity of the confrontation was palpable. In a game like this, it's easy for players to lose their heads in a heated confrontation, so the clash between Harland and Gabriel was not surprising."
Finally, he spoke about the result of the match and City's mentality, "City scored a goal late in the game, but it was clear that they were disappointed with the result of the draw as it would have been a great opportunity for them to widen the gap between them and their rivals. However, both teams showed a high level of competitiveness throughout the game and will remain one of the most competitive teams in the Premier League in the future."
