'Hallelujah' live broadcast: Holand swears, remains brazen despite reporter's demand for apology, saying "Everyone swears anyway!"... Broadcaster mutes the sound with a "beep"

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Eling Holand (26, Manchester City), who used coarse language during a live broadcast interview, refused to apologize.

Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the 33rd round of the 2025-2026 English Premier League (EPL) home match held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK, on the 20th (Korean time).

Arsenal maintained the top spot with 21 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses (70 points), while Manchester City held second place with 20 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses (67 points). However, if Manchester City, which has one fewer match played, wins its next game, both teams will have 70 points. Currently, Arsenal leads by one goal in goal difference, but if Manchester City wins its next match by a margin of two goals or more, it will overturn the goal difference and move into first place.

Locally, Manchester City's chances of a comeback title win are considered high. In particular, data from the sports market prediction platform "Polymarket" shows Manchester City's title win probability has risen to 57%, while Arsenal's win probability, which stood at 97% just a month ago, has plummeted to 43%.

The main hero of the day's victory was Holand, who scored the winning goal. In the 20th minute of the second half, with the score tied at 1-1, Holand finished a loose ball in a chaotic situation inside the penalty box with his left foot after a challenge with defenders.

Holand, elated by the victory, drew attention by using coarse language during a post-match interview. The UK "The Sun" reported that "Holand refused to apologize for his choice of words during an interview conducted immediately after the Manchester City match, despite the reporter's intervention."

Holand joined captain Bernardo Silva for a broadcast interview after the match. At this event, when Holand used coarse language, reporter Patrick Davidson intervened, asking him to "be careful with his choice of words." While the broadcaster muted the remarks, Holand did not apologize, stating, "Please, we live with swearing all the time anyway."

He then praised Silva's header clearance, saying, "He was like Fabio Cannavaro today," and added, "I don't mean to speak emotionally, but he was truly excellent as usual."

Holand engaged in a rough physical battle with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes on the day, and his jersey was torn severely. In particular, Gabriel was accused of headbutting Holand, sparking controversy over a potential red card, but referee Anthony Taylor issued yellow cards to both players.

Holand expressed disappointment regarding the referee's decision. He said, "Unless someone really attacks me, I wouldn't fall to the ground, but if I did, it would likely have been a red card," and added, "He only approached my face, so I don't understand why I received a yellow card. But there's nothing I can do."

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