US EditionGuardiola hopeful Haaland fit for Burnley tie
Guardiola doubts Haaland's availability for Burnley due to a back injury from the Arsenal match; Haaland scored seven goals in six appearances this season.
- Manchester City drew 1-1 with Arsenal on Sunday in a Premier League match where Erling Haaland scored early but was substituted after 76 minutes.
- Haaland asked to be withdrawn due to back pain, leading Guardiola to express hope the striker will be fit for Saturday's game against Burnley.
- Arsenal dominated the game at Emirates Stadium and scored a late equalizer, while City remain ninth in the Premier League, eight points behind Liverpool.
- Guardiola praised his team's determination, acknowledged Arsenal as a strong adversary, and expressed his desire to appreciate draws more positively.
- City plan to rest several big names, including Haaland, for their Carabao Cup match against Huddersfield on Wednesday, while Guardiola anticipates team recovery before Burnley's visit.
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland had to be replaced on Sunday in the top match against Arsenal with back problems. However, coach Pep Guardiola hopes that the Norwegian will be back on Saturday against Burnley.
The Independent
Man City boss Pep Guardiola hopeful Erling Haaland will be fit for Burnley clash
The striker was substituted in the draw with Arsenal after suffering back pain.
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