Arsenal go into a pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race praying that Liverpool drop points away at Manchester City but an injury doubt could have massive ramifications
Erling Haaland is facing a desperate battle to be fit for Manchester City’s crunch showdown with Liverpool this weekend.
Haaland missed City’s crushing Champions League exit at Real Madrid on Wednesday with a knee problem. The Norwegian superstar didn’t even warm up before the game and was left stuck on the bench.
Pep Guardiola admitted Haaland struggled to walk up the stairs of the team hotel in the build up to the 3-1 defeat. Scans have revealed no serious damage, but Haaland remains in pain and is undergoing constant treatment
And there are growing fears the striker will not recover in time to line up against bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday - a huge blow for Mikel Arteta’s second-placed Arsenal side, who are eight points behind the Premier League leaders.
While City are out of the title race, Guardiola remains desperate to beat Arne Slot’s men. City find themselves in a crucial battle to finish in the top four - to guarantee a return to the Champions League next season.