Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!Former FIFA referee and ex-head of the referee's body in England (PGMOL), Keith Hackett, has argued that Erling Haaland’s decisive goal against Arsenal should have been disallowed.Manchester City moved significantly closer to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table after a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Haaland’s second-half strike proved decisive in a tense encounter, leaving City just three points behind the leaders with a game in hand ahead of their clash with Burnley.The Norwegian forward continues to enjoy a remarkable campaign, ranking first among Premier League players for minutes per goal involvement (99) across all competitions this season, with 34 goals and seven assists in 46 appearances. Read alsoSupercomputer picks Premier League winner after Manchester City defeat ArsenalStay ahead of the gist. Join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for instant updates!According to Sports Mole, his goal also saw him become only the second player to score in four consecutive Premier League matches against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, following Diogo Jota, who achieved the feat between September 2020 and March 2022.Overall, the 25-year-old has scored six goals in eight Premier League appearances against Arsenal, with only Sergio Aguero (eight in 15 games) and Kevin De Bruyne (eight in 16 games) registering more in top-flight meetings between the two sides.Despite its importance, the goal has sparked controversy. Hackett believes the strike should have been disallowed due to a foul in the build-up.The move began with a quick long throw from Gianluigi Donnarumma, which found Nico O'Reilly in space. He combined with Jérémy Doku, who returned the ball inside the penalty area. Doku then delivered a cut-back across goal, where Haaland held off Gabriel Magalhães before finishing past David Raya.Read alsoPremier League: How many points Man City need to clinch the titleHowever, new footage appears to show Haaland pulling Gabriel’s shirt as he moved to meet the cross. Hackett argues that the incident should have resulted in a foul being awarded to Arsenal.Match officials seemingly viewed the challenge as a coming-together between both players, particularly given their physical battle throughout the game, allowing the goal to stand.YEN.com.gh previously explained that Arsenal and Man City are locked in a tight Premier League title race, separated only by a few points and goal difference. Read alsoSemenyo earns high praise from Arsenal legend: "He's one of the best"If both sides finish level across key metrics, the title could come down to goals scored or head-to-head results, where City currently hold the slight advantage.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: [email protected].