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Erling Haaland will be tested for fitness before City’s big match

Erling Haaland will be tested for fitness before City’s big match

Erling Haaland will be tested for fitness before City’s big match

Erling Haaland will be tested for fitness before City’s big match

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  • Haaland was taken off at halftime with City leading 3-0 over Villa.
  • Pep Guardiol revealed that he had sustained a knock.
  • City will now go to the Emirates Stadium with a strong performance.
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Erling Haaland will be tested for fitness before Manchester City’s critical match against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday.

During Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa, the prolific Norway striker, who has 31 goals for the champions this season in all competitions, was taken off at halftime.

With City leading 3-0, there appeared to be little reason to risk the 22-year-old in the second half at the Etihad Stadium, but manager Pep Guardiola later disclosed he had sustained a knock.

“I spoke with the doctors at halftime. At 3-0, they said,’maybe don’t take risks,’ and I agreed.

“I think he is not wounded but tomorrow we shall see. He hopes to be available for Wednesday, but if he is not ready or there is a risk, he will not play.”

With just three points separating them from Arsenal and a chance to overtake them if they defeat the Gunners, City will now go to the Emirates Stadium.

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One of their strongest performances of the season, especially in the first half, which included goals from Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, and Riyad Mahrez from the penalty spot.

It was their first game after being charged with 115 offences for allegedly breaking the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play rules.

The players appeared to enjoy the boisterous atmosphere created by the fans, and the response was exactly what Guardiola had urged in his fervent defence of the team’s position on Friday.

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