Erling Haaland still sidelined for Man City with Club World Cup matches in doubt

Erling Haaland may not be fit in time for Manchester City’s Club World Cup campaign (John Walton/PA)

Pep Guardiola does not expect Erling Haaland to be fit for Manchester City’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, and admitted the Norway striker is a doubt for next week’s Club World Cup fixtures.

City’s top scorer, who has 19 goals this season, missed last weekend’s win at Luton and the midweek victory over Red Star Belgrade with a foot injury, and has been receiving treatment in Marbella.