Erling Haaland frustrates Pep Guardiola but Man City boss says ‘he’ll be back’

Haaland has scored 29 goals in 26 appearances for City this season but only once – a penalty – in the last six.

Pep Guardiola feels Erling Haaland is penalised too often. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is being unfairly punished by referees at set-pieces.

The prolific striker was involved in a controversial incident in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle on Tuesday when an Antoine Semenyo goal was ruled out.