Manchester City came from behind to defeat Luton Town 2-1; City were without Erling Haaland, and Pep Guardiola is unsure when the striker will be available again; City travel to Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday before hosting struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola has issued a warning to Manchester City’s detractors, declaring that his team is ready to prove them wrong but is unsure when Erling Haaland will return.
City demonstrated their champions’ mettle by coming from behind to beat Luton 2-1 – their first Premier League victory in a month. This was a crucial victory for Guardiola and his players, who had gone four games without a win after being thrashed by Aston Villa in midweek.
The treble winners were without striker Haaland at Kenilworth Road due to a bone injury in his foot.
City will play Red Star Belgrade in a dead rubber Champions League match in midweek before hosting Crystal Palace in their final Premier League game before flying to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup.
Guardiola was unsure how long Haaland would be out: “A stress bone.” Just worry. Don’t bother asking if it’s a broken foot. He wasn’t ready today, and I don’t think he’ll be ready for Crystal Palace. Hopefully, he will be prepared in Saudi Arabia. How he feels will be determined week by week.
“He couldn’t walk the day after Aston Villa, but he was much better the next day.” He stated that I can walk and am not in pain. We must wait, the doctor said, week by week, day by day.
“Perhaps he’ll be ready for Crystal Palace, but I doubt it.” We intend to s
