Erling Haaland appears to be not only a goal-scoring machine but also a budding master of the dark arts – as he was recently seen supposedly trumping to distract defenders

Erling Haaland has been accused of stinking out his opponents

Manchester City goal ace Erling Haaland gives defenders the bum’s rush – by farting.

The striker has banged in an incredible 50 goals already this season – but supporters reckon he has been playing a trump card. Footage appearing to show the star breaking wind as Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka marks him during the Champions League quarter-final has gone viral.

The German midfielder could be seen puffing out his cheeks and holding his nose as he waited for a corner to be swung in. Grinning Haaland rubbed his stomach.

Some sports news websites quoted Goretzka as saying: “He has no respect for the opponent or football. He farted every time we approached him.”

The video had fans in stitches. One wrote: “This explains the goals.” “Extra propulsion for additional speed,” said another.

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A third joked: “Still has a lot to grow to get on Gary Lineker’s level.” While Haaland was renamed “Erling Fartland” by many on social media.

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Haaland appeared to let rip next to Leon Goretzka

The Man City goal machine rubbed his stomach while Goretzka held his nose

It looked like Haaland was explaining to Goretzka that he had a dodgy belly and wasn’t stinking him out intentionally – but he has used other cheeky tactics to put off defenders.

During a recent appearance on Monday Night Football, Brentford’s Ben Mee claimed he pinched him when they clashed earlier this season.

Haaland’s trumping tactics look to be among an arsenal of dark arts he employs

“He is a powerful lad and we have had a little bit of a jostle,” said Mee. “Obviously we are trying to be physical with him and use our body in and around the box to stop him from getting into any positions he wants to.

“Little pinches here and there between me and him. More from him to be fair, but I don’t mind that, I quite like that.”