Overview

• Erling Haaland scored the ninth-minute opener in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal before being substituted with about 15 minutes remaining.
• Pep Guardiola said the striker has not trained since the weekend and expressed cautious optimism that he will be fine for next weekend.
• Guardiola spoke to Haaland on the bench after the substitution, prompting questions about the forward’s condition.
• The manager confirmed changes for the Carabao Cup tie at Huddersfield, stating it will not be the same starting XI as recent matches.
• City will blend first-team and academy players for the cup match as the club prioritizes upcoming fixtures against Brentford and Monaco.