Man City boss Pep Guardiola hopeful Erling Haaland will be fit for Burnley clash

The striker was substituted during Manchester City’s draw against Arsenal at the weekend.

Erling Haaland has been struggling with back pain (Nick Potts/PA)

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025 - 16:13

Eleanor Crooks, PA Sport Correspondent

Pep Guardiola is hopeful Erling Haaland will be fit for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.

The striker was substituted during Manchester City’s draw against Arsenal at the weekend, with Guardiola revealing afterwards that he was suffering from back pain.

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