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The Independent UK
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Ian Parker

Pep Guardiola explains early Erling Haaland substitution amid injury fears

Erling Haaland was withdrawn at half-time (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Pep Guardiola revealed Erling Haaland was taken off as a precaution in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Fulham having complained of discomfort after scoring a goal that moved him level with Colin Bell in the club’s scoring charts.

Haaland got the third of the night, his 153rd goal for the club to move joint fourth all-time for City, following goals from Antoine Semenyo and Nico O’Reilly.

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