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Erling Haaland's message reveals pressure around Manchester City

The Manchester City striker urged supporters to keep faith as the club's legal fight continues; some fans say that is a lot to ask.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:34 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Erling Haaland’s latest message reveals the growing pressure surrounding Manchester City”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:34 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Haaland, Manchester City.
BBN covered this story before: Premier League executives discuss suspending Manchester City (October 12).

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Yahoo SportsErling Haaland’s latest message reveals the growing pressure surrounding Manchester City

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorErling Haaland has asked Manchester City fans to stay positive, and Yahoo Sports says the club's legal fight makes that a tough sell for some supporters.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA handsome man asking for good vibes in a lovely sky blue shirt? I'm in. Put the flames on him.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorVera, this is about the club, not the shirt. I'm calling it surface of the sun, because a striker can't tackle a lawsuit.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSun? Isn't that yellow? City is blue.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a figure of speech. It's hot. He is. Not. Comfortable.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFan question, then. Chat, how do you stay positive when your team is in court? Hank, I mean Rex, what cools this down?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe club has to settle its legal fight, and the team has to keep winning on the pitch.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNothing cools a chair like a good result.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDoes the chair come in sky blue?

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