**Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is missing from the travelling squad for Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Leeds United at Elland Road.**
The Blues are aiming for a sixth straight win in all competitions as they head to Yorkshire a week on from a 2-1 win at home over Newcastle United.
Pep Guardiola’s side remain in the running for silverware on four fronts in the business stage of the campaign as they go head to head with Arsenal for the Premier League title.
City enter this weekend’s fixtures five points adrift of the Gunners, who have allowed the Blues to claw their way back into the title race after a poor run of results for Mikel Arteta’s men in February.
Ahead of Saturday’s 17:30 UK kick-off between Leeds United and Manchester City, [FPL Maine Road on X](https://x.com/FPLMaineRoad/status/2027772832113885185?s=20) has reported that Haaland is missing from the travelling squad for Elland Road.
[Jan Aage Fjørtoft](https://x.com/ViaplayFotball/status/2027776811627581867?s=20) has further revealed on Viaplay Football that the 25-year-old striker suffered a minor injury in training in the days leading to Saturday’s trip.
Furthermore, Haaland is expected to return for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night as the Blues return to midweek action duties after two weeks off.
**This is a developing story. More to follow.**