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Josh O'Brien

Pep Guardiola goes back on his word with Erling Haaland demand after being ignored

Pep Guardiola's fury at Erling Haaland for not stepping up to take Manchester City's penalty against Leeds was clear for all to see on Saturday afternoon.

The City manager was spotted angrily pointing in the direction of the talismanic forward before Ilkay Gundogan stepped up to shoot from 12 yards, seemingly shouting "you have to take it" to Haaland. With Gundogan netting a first-half brace, it was a touching gesture from his team-mate who usually takes spot-kicks to try and allow him the chance to get his hat-trick.

However, Gundogan failed to do his part and actually convert, with his penalty striking the frame of the Leeds goal. Minutes later, Rodrigo scored to ensure it was a nervy ending at the Etihad, though City did manage to cling on for all three points.

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