Manchester United Have Always Been My Rivals - Haaland

Erling Haaland has revealed that Manchester United have always been rivals in his eyes, despite the fact that many of his friends are supporters of the club.

Fabrizio Romano reported on X on Sunday, September 13, 2026, that the Manchester City striker made the revelation while speaking about his personal connection to the rivalry between the two Premier League clubs.

According to Haaland, the strong support for Manchester United among his friends has never changed his own opinion of the club. He emphasized that, while those close to him back United, he has always viewed them as a rival.
“All my friends support Manchester United, but they have always been my rival,” Haaland said.

The Norwegian forward’s comments highlight the difference between his personal football allegiance and that of his friends. Manchester United may be the preferred club of many people in his circle, but Haaland insists that this has had no impact on how he perceives the team.

His remarks provide a straightforward insight into his perspective on the Manchester United rivalry.

Haaland made it clear that his stance has remained consistent and that he continues to regard United as a rival regardless of the club’s popularity among his friends.

The comments were reported by Fabrizio Romano on X and offer a glimpse into how the Manchester City forward views one of his club’s biggest rivals.