MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Erling Haaland has missed Manchester City’s trip to Leeds United (Getty)
Erling Haaland has been ruled out of Manchester City’s Premier League match against Leeds United due to injury.
Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to close the five-point gap behind Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a positive result at Elland Road on Saturday night.
But City will be without Haaland, who has scored 22 goals in the Premier League this season.
When asked about Haaland’s absence before kick-off, Guardiola said: ‘Two days ago in training he had some problems and a little injury. Not a big issue but not ready for today.
‘We are without one top striker and we are playing with another top striker.’
Leeds United vs Man City team news
Leeds: Darlow; Bogle, Justin, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Gruev, Stach; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.
Subs: Perri, Bijol, Bornauw, Longstaff, Tanaka, James, Gnonto, Piroe, Nmecha.
Man City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Bernardo, O’Reilly, Semenyo, Cherki, Marmoush
Subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Stones, Ake, Doku, Nico, Savinho, Khusanov, Foden
According to Norwegian broadcaster Viaplay, Haaland is set to return for City’s next Premier League game at home to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
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Haaland is Guardiola’s only change from the 2-1 win at home to Newcastle United last Saturday with Rayan Cherki brought into the starting line-up.
Meanwhile, Leeds manager Daniel Farke has made no changes to his starting line-up from their 1-1 draw away to Aston Villa last Saturday.
Leeds currently sit 15th in the Premier League, six points above the relegation zone.
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