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Guardiola gives Haaland injury update before Carabao Cup final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to calm fears regarding the fitness of Erling Haaland following the striker's early withdrawal against Real Madrid. The Norwegian was taken off with over half an hour remaining as City suffered a disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of the Spanish giants.

'He faces 200 million defenders!' - Pep defends Haaland

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered a staunch defence of Erling Haaland, claiming the striker occupies "the most difficult position on the planet" after another scoreless outing against West Ham. The Norway international has seen his usually prolific output stall in 2026, a stark contrast to his blistering start to the campaign.

Haaland in ‘uncharted territory’ after City goal drought

The numbers behind Erling Haaland's recent performances make for grim reading by his own sky-high standards. After a blistering start to the campaign that saw him net 19 times in his first 17 Premier League appearances, the goals have dried up significantly. The striker has now managed just three goals in his last 12 league outings, a run of form that has left pundits stunned.

'You have no shame' - Barca presidential feud erupts over Haaland claims

Joan Laporta has hit out at presidential rival Victor Font for claiming he could sign Erling Haaland for Barcelona. The incumbent president accused Font of lying after the Manchester City striker's representative denied any contact with the Catalan club.

"Great admiration": Haaland's agent comments on the Barcelona rumour

Victor Font wants to become the new president of FC Barcelona and sign Erling Haaland. Now the striker’s agent has responded.

Barcelona interested in Haaland, meeting with Manchester City? Agent denies rumours

The most significant move in the race for the Barcelona presidency was made by Victor Font, who contacted Manchester City directly to bring Erling Haaland to the Blaugrana.

Haaland's agent responds to transfer claim from Barca presidential candidate

Erling Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta has responded to Victor Font's claim that Barcelona are "working on" a potential transfer deal for the Manchester City striker. Font, who is currently running against Joan Laporta for the Barcelona presidency, has suggested that Haaland could be lured away from the Etihad Stadium, but Pimenta has sought to quash any speculation over his future.

Valverde & the 20 players in L'Equipe's exclusive 10/10 club

Within a Real Madrid squad that is packed full of Galacticos, Fede Valverde is rarely singled out for what he offers to Los Blancos despite his obvious importance to the team. On Wednesday, though, he was able to hog the limelight after his stunning first-half hat-trick saw off Manchester City in the Champions League. His performance also earned him the rarest of plaudits: A 10/10 rating from L'Equipe.

Haaland's horror statistics: "It's impressive to see someone like him like that."

Guardiola's striker remains goalless in the Champions League too, continuing his month-long goal drought.

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Pedro credits Rosenior for his improved Chelsea form

Joao Pedro has attributed his explosive recent improvement at Chelsea to the guidance of Liam Rosenior, following the manager's bold claims that the forward now rivals the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Since the coaching change at Stamford Bridge in January, the Brazilian has been spearheading the Blues' push for a top-four Premier League finish.

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Why Haaland is missing for Man City vs Newcastle

Manchester City supporters were met with a surprise on Saturday afternoon as the team sheets for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Newcastle United were released. Absent from the matchday squad entirely was star striker Erling Haaland, raising immediate concerns over his fitness ahead of a pivotal run of fixtures for the club. The Norwegian forward has now missed two of the last three matches for the Blues.

Rosenior claims Pedro is on level with Kane, Haaland & Mbappe

Liam Rosenior believes Chelsea have finally found a world-class successor to Diego Costa. Following a stunning hat-trick against Aston Villa, the Blues boss claims Joao Pedro now belongs in the same bracket as the world's most elite finishers.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Odds: Top Goalscorer Predictions

Kane and Kylian Mbappe lead the way in the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot odds. However, value could lie in backing an outside contender.

Advantage Arsenal! Haaland misfires as City held by Forest

Manchester City twice threw away the lead to draw 2-2 at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, thus ceding ground in the Premier League title race to Arsenal. Antoine Semenyo and Rodri scored for Pep Guardiola's side but they were caught out twice in the second half by a pair of magnificent goals from England duo Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.

Guardiola delivers update on Haaland injury

Pep Guardiola has given an update on Erling Haaland's injury as Manchester City sweat on their top scorer's fitness before their Premier League clash at home to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Haaland sustained a minor issue in training last Thursday, missing the 1-0 win at Leeds United. Haaland's availability was naturally the main talking point ahead of the game against struggling Forest.

'I wish he'd come back' - Pep provides Haaland injury update

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he is in the dark regarding a return date for Erling Haaland after the talismanic striker was forced to sit out Saturday’s narrow victory over Leeds United. The Norwegian sensation was the headline omission from the City squad at Elland Road, leaving the defending Premier League champions to rely on a solitary Antoine Semenyo strike to secure all three points in a tense encounter in Yorkshire.

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