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Haaland Misses Leeds Match Due to Minor Injury

2/28/2026

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Haaland Injured, Excluded

Erling Haaland of Manchester City was excluded from the squad for the clash with Leeds due to a minor training injury.
Pep Guardiola said Haaland had issues at training, which he described as not a major concern.
Haaland will not participate in the Elland Road match, and City will face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
City then faces Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 on March 11.

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City Triumphs Over Leeds

Manchester City Football Club secured a narrow Premier League victory over Leeds, closing the gap to Arsenal.
Despite Erling Haaland's absence, Antoine Semenyo scored the match's only goal.
Leeds started strong, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing a key chance.
The match paused for Muslim players to break their fast, creating tension among fans.
City defended resolutely to hold onto their lead, showing determination amid adversity.

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Haaland Injured, Excluded

Erling Haaland of Manchester City was excluded from the squad for the clash with Leeds due to a minor training injury.
Pep Guardiola said Haaland had issues at training, which he described as not a major concern.
Haaland will not participate in the Elland Road match, and City will face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
City then faces Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 on March 11.

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