Pep Guardiola still deciding on Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne returns

Erling Haaland, left, and Kevin de Bruyne are not guaranteed to return to Manchester City’s starting line-up at Crystal Palace (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola is unsure about whether to restore Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne to his Manchester City line-up at Crystal Palace on Saturday with Real Madrid looming next week.

The pair were unused substitutes in midweek as City stayed three points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool by brushing aside Aston Villa 4-1, with Phil Foden bagging a sensational hat-trick.