Pep Guardiola has revealed that Erling Haaland was withdrawn at half-time as a precaution after suffering a "big knock" in Manchester City's crucial 3-1 win over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
The reigning Premier League champions surged into a three goal lead in the first-half courtesy of goals from Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez, who converted from the penalty spot.
Haaland, City's top-scorer, grabbed an assist for the second goal of the afternoon but failed to come back out for the second-half and was replaced by Julian Alvarez. It was believed that Haaland may have hurt himself during a collision with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez - and Guardiola has confirmed that the former Borussia Dortmund man was forced off with a minor issue.
