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Erling Haaland absence explained as Man City striker misses Leeds match

February 28, 2026

Erling Haaland will miss Manchester City's Premier League match against Leeds United due to a minor injury sustained in training. The striker, who has scored 29 goals this season, has been replaced in the lineup by Rayan Cherki as City aims to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the table.

Erling Haaland absence explained as Man City striker misses Leeds match

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Erling Haaland misses the match against Leeds due to a minor injury.
He has scored 29 goals in 38 matches this season.
Rayan Cherki replaces Haaland in the starting XI.
Manchester City can move within three points of Arsenal with a victory.
City has played one game more than Arsenal.

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Erling Haaland absence explained as Man City striker misses Leeds match

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Erling Haaland absence explained as Man City striker misses Leeds match

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