Erling Haaland not ready to return from knee injury for Liverpool clash

The champions host Arne Slot's side on Sunday afternoon. 

BLOW: Erling Haaland’s knee injury has not improved enough for him to return against Liverpool. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Erling Haaland was forced to miss Manchester City’s clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday through injury.

The prolific Norwegian striker, who has scored 27 goals this season, had been hoping to prove his fitness after sitting out Wednesday’s Champions League defeat at Real Madrid.