Manama, Feb. 15 (BNA): Prolific striker Erling Haaland was in the starting line-up for Manchester City in the Premier League match against Arsenal on Wednesday, despite suffering an injury in the previous match.
It was not clear what position Haaland would have in the crucial game with league leaders Arsenal, with City manager Pep Guardiola saying on Tuesday he was not sure if the Norway striker would be able to play.
Haaland scored 25 goals in 21 league games this season but was substituted in the first half against Aston Villa on Sunday. Guardiola described the injury as a “knockout”.
Arsenal were without key midfielder Thomas Partey through injury, with Jorginho making his first start for the club since joining from Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Arsenal are three points clear of second-placed City in the fixture, with Arsenal playing one game less, reports the Associated Press.
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