Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is not yet able to confirm Erling Haaland's availability to face Leicester this afternoon.

I will know it in two hours if he is able to play or not." Guardiola said: "We have training this afternoon and we'll assess in a few hours. [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) goals this season, is "better" according to his manager but will need to come through training on Friday afternoon before a decision is made on the Premier League game.

Pep Guardiola's City are only two points behind Arteta's Arsenal and come into this on the back of a goalless draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions ...

They have their last group stage game against Sevilla and also face Chelsea in the 3rd round of the EFL cup on November 10th. Leicester City's season did not begin in a good way but they have slowly gathered momentum and established defensive solidity. Man City however have only won two of their last six away games.

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says the team have not changed style to accommodate summer signing Erling Haaland.

The Norwegian has already plundered 22 goals in just 16 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side, but Foden says the striker's arrival has not changed City's approach. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Manchester City are known for their possession-based football but the arrival of Haaland does mean Guardiola's side can play a more direct game. Haaland has made a huge impact at Manchester City since signing from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

Erling Haaland had been left out of the Manchester City squad to face Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Citizens play their final Champions League group game against Sevilla on Wednesday. However, his absence will offer Alvarez a rare chance to impress in the City starting XI. Pep Guardiola has left the Premier League's top scorer out of his squad to face Leicester amid concerns about his fitness.