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David McDonnell

Pep Guardiola issues warning to Erling Haaland in bid to maintain Man City form

Pep Guardiola has warned Erling Haaland to keep himself in peak condition during his World Cup break.

Norway's failure to qualify for the tournament means Manchester City goal machine Haaland will have a month off while most of his team-mates are competing in Qatar. Guardiola hailed Haaland's professionalism but joked the prolific striker - who has 22 goals in 14 games for City - must not let himself go during his enforced mid-season break.

"He will be in Marbella or Norway," said Guardiola. "How perfect he is when he returns will depend on how he behaves in Marbella. He has a house there.

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