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Haaland a Doubt for Burnley After Back Pain in Arsenal Draw

Pep Guardiola says an assessment today will determine the striker’s availability.

Overview

  • Erling Haaland reported back pain after scoring against Arsenal and was substituted in the 76th minute.
  • He missed Manchester City’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win at Huddersfield as Pep Guardiola named a much-changed side.
  • Guardiola earlier expressed hope that Haaland will be fit for the weekend after the forward did not train on Monday.
  • Following the cup tie, Guardiola told BBC Radio 5 Live "Tomorrow we’ll see," indicating a day-to-day decision on selection.
  • City face Burnley on Saturday before trips to Monaco and Brentford, with several players still out and the team ninth in the league, eight points behind Liverpool.