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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola thinks striker Erling Haaland suffered nothing extra than a ‘kick’ after going off in opposition to Aston Villa on Sunday, however is uncertain whether or not the Norwegian will be fit to face Arsenal on Wednesday.
Haaland collided with Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez early within the game and, though he went on to dwelling up Ilkay Gundogan for City’s 2d plot, he used to be withdrawn at half-time.
Sky Sports activities suggested the 22-300 and sixty five days-outdated college had left the pitch with a hamstring drawback, however Guardiola gave the influence to counsel after the game that the substitution had been merely a precaution.
“Erling has a kick and we will gaze within the following days how he will produce,” Guardiola stated.
“I insist he shouldn’t be injured however tomorrow we will gaze. Maybe [he will play on] Wednesday, however if there is some dangers he shouldn’t be going to play.
“If he’s not ready, any individual else will play. But hopefully he is ready.”
City are now correct three points behind Arsenal before Wednesday’s top-of-the-desk clash in north London, albeit having played one extra match than the Gunners.
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