Haaland blow for Man City as he misses Luton clash with injury

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was sidelined for their Premier League match at Luton Town on Sunday, due to what manager Pep Guardiola called a “stress reaction” in his foot, another potential blow amid the team’s current crisis.

A significant injury to the league’s top scorer would be a huge hit to City’s bid to retain the title with the team winless in their last four league games.

“A bone stress reaction in his feet,” Guardiola told Sky Sports ahead of Sunday’s kick-off when asked why Haaland was not in the squad. “After the last game against Aston Villa he was like this and so he cannot play.