Arsenal fans have accused Manchester City for 'playing smart' after Erling Haaland was withdrawn from the Norway squad after suffering a groin injury. The 22-year-old striker is set to return to Manchester after being ruled out of Norway's upcoming fixtures against Spain and Georgia during the international break.
The City star has scored an incredible 42 goals in just 37 appearances in all competitions this season for Pep Guardiola's side. Haaland's withdrawal may come as a huge Premier League title boost for the Gunners as the Norwegian forward could be sidelined for a number of weeks through injury.
The Norwegian FA confirmed that Haaland has been withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Spain and Georgia due to a groin problem. A statement from the Norwegian Football Federation read: "Erling Braut Haaland had some pain in his groin after the match against Burnley.
