Manchester City’s title challenge suffered another setback on Saturday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The reigning champions, who were hoping to climb the table with a win, instead found themselves trailing Forest by four points.
Pep Guardiola’s men looked set to walk away with at least a point until Callum Hudson-Odoi struck in the 83rd minute to seal a crucial victory for the home side.
Following the game, Rio Ferdinand couldn’t resist taking a lighthearted jab at City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, referencing a past incident that has since turned into an ongoing football joke.
The “Stay Humble” Joke Comes Full Circle
Hudson-Odoi, Forest’s match-winner, was joined by teammate Ola Aina in a post-match interview, where they were asked about their team’s Champions League hopes.
While remaining grounded, Hudson-Odoi emphasized the importance of staying humble and continuing to fight for points.
Ferdinand immediately seized the moment, chuckling as he asked, “Stay humble, someone said that earlier in the season, didn’t they?”
His remark sparked laughter from Hudson-Odoi, Aina, and fellow pundits Lynsey Hipgrave and Joleon Lescott, as everyone recalled Haaland’s infamous words during a heated moment earlier in the season.
Haaland’s Past Words Come Back to Haunt Him
The comment referred to an incident back in September when City faced Arsenal in a fiery 2-2 draw at the Emirates.
After the game, tensions boiled over, and Haaland told Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, to “stay humble” during a heated post-match confrontation.
Since then, the phrase has taken on a life of its own, becoming a favorite dig from rivals whenever Haaland or City experience a tough moment.
Even Arsenal got in on the act last month when they played Kendrick Lamar’s song “HUMBLE” over the stadium speakers after thrashing City 5-1.
Haaland Misses a Key Chance as His Golden Boot Race Slips Away
Haaland had an opportunity to put City ahead early in the game, but an eighth-minute chance slipped through his fingers after a mistake from Chris Wood set him up for a potential goal.
With only 10 games left in the Premier League season, Haaland’s hopes of securing a third consecutive Golden Boot are fading.
The 24-year-old currently sits on 2
Manchester City’s title challenge suffered another setback on Saturday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The reigning champions, who were hoping to climb the table with a win, instead found themselves trailing Forest by four points.
Pep Guardiola’s men looked set to walk away with at least a point until Callum Hudson-Odoi struck in the 83rd minute to seal a crucial victory for the home side.
Following the game, Rio Ferdinand couldn’t resist taking a lighthearted jab at City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, referencing a past incident that has since turned into an ongoing football joke.
The “Stay Humble” Joke Comes Full Circle
Hudson-Odoi, Forest’s match-winner, was joined by teammate Ola Aina in a post-match interview, where they were asked about their team’s Champions League hopes.
While remaining grounded, Hudson-Odoi emphasized the importance of staying humble and continuing to fight for points.
Ferdinand immediately seized the moment, chuckling as he asked, “Stay humble, someone said that earlier in the season, didn’t they?”
His remark sparked laughter from Hudson-Odoi, Aina, and fellow pundits Lynsey Hipgrave and Joleon Lescott, as everyone recalled Haaland’s infamous words during a heated moment earlier in the season.
Haaland’s Past Words Come Back to Haunt Him
The comment referred to an incident back in September when City faced Arsenal in a fiery 2-2 draw at the Emirates.
After the game, tensions boiled over, and Haaland told Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, to “stay humble” during a heated post-match confrontation.
Since then, the phrase has taken on a life of its own, becoming a favorite dig from rivals whenever Haaland or City experience a tough moment.
Even Arsenal got in on the act last month when they played Kendrick Lamar’s song “HUMBLE” over the stadium speakers after thrashing City 5-1.
Haaland Misses a Key Chance as His Golden Boot Race Slips Away
Haaland had an opportunity to put City ahead early in the game, but an eighth-minute chance slipped through his fingers after a mistake from Chris Wood set him up for a potential goal.
With only 10 games left in the Premier League season, Haaland’s hopes of securing a third consecutive Golden Boot are fading.
The 24-year-old currently sits on 20 goals, trailing Mohamed Salah, who leads the charts with 25.
Adding to the pressure, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Forest’s Chris Wood are hot on Haaland’s heels with 19 and 18 goals, respectively.
What’s Next for City?
With another setback in their campaign, Guardiola’s squad faces an uphill battle in their bid to reclaim their dominance.
While the title race isn’t over yet, every missed opportunity and dropped point is making their path to the top increasingly difficult.
For Haaland, it’s not just about goals anymore—it’s about proving he and City can bounce back when it matters most.
And after Saturday’s result, he might be hearing the words “stay humble” a few more times before the season ends.
0 goals, trailing Mohamed Salah, who leads the charts with 25.
Adding to the pressure, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Forest’s Chris Wood are hot on Haaland’s heels with 19 and 18 goals, respectively.
What’s Next for City?
With another setback in their campaign, Guardiola’s squad faces an uphill battle in their bid to reclaim their dominance.
While the title race isn’t over yet, every missed opportunity and dropped point is making their path to the top increasingly difficult.
For Haaland, it’s not just about goals anymore—it’s about proving he and City can bounce back when it matters most.
And after Saturday’s result, he might be hearing the words “stay humble” a few more times before the season ends.