Julian Alvarez struck twice and Erling Haaland returned to action as Manchester City eased to a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Burnley. Argentinian World Cup-winner Alvarez, on his 24th birthday, netted twice in the first half and Rodri added a third as the champions went untroubled until Ameen Al-Dakhil grabbed a stoppage-time consolation at the Etihad […]
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Manchester City set to welcome back fit-again Erling Haaland for Burnley game
Erling Haaland is set to return for Manchester City as the champions host struggling Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday. The prolific Norway striker has been out of action for almost two months with a foot injury. Manager Pep Guardiola said: “Apparently he will be (available to be) selected. For the first time he […]
Pep Guardiola reveals Erling Haaland is out injured until end of January
Erling Haaland is expected to be sidelined until the end of January, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said. The prolific Norwegian striker has missed City’s last eight games, including their Club World Cup triumph in Saudi Arabia, with a foot injury. City had hoped to welcome the 23-year-old back early in the new year […]
Erling Haaland still missing for Man City but Kevin De Bruyne ready to start
Erling Haaland is still out but Kevin De Bruyne is ready to start for Manchester City at Newcastle on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Striker Haaland is still troubled by the foot injury that has sidelined him since early December. The Premier League champions, however, are boosted by De Bruyne’s progress after the playmaker’s […]
Erling Haaland returns to Manchester City training after injury
Erling Haaland has handed Manchester City a major boost after returning to training. Haaland, with 19 goals in all competitions this season, has been sidelined with a foot injury since City’s 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on December 6th. But the Norway international was pictured in training with the squad ahead of their third-round FA […]