Why Erling Haaland is not in Man City squad vs Leeds amid Arsenal Premier League title race twist

Erling Haaland has been left out of the Manchester City squad for their Premier League clash against Leeds United on Saturday evening as Pep Guardiola's side look to close the gap on Arsenal

Erling Haaland has been left out of the Manchester City squad for Saturday evening's away fixture at Leeds United, where a win would allow Pep Guardiola's side to cut the deficit to Arsenal.

The Gunners currently sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, though City have the opportunity to pile the pressure on before Arsenal face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.

However, they will be without their talismanic striker, who is sidelined through injury, with City reporting that he is 'not fully fit' for the clash.

Omar Marmoush leads the City attack in his absence, flanked by Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki, as Guardiola's men seek to claim vital points in the title race.

Whether Haaland will be fit in time for Wednesday's clash with Nottingham Forest remains unclear, with reports indicating the striker picked up a minor knock during training on the eve of the Leeds encounter, reports the Mirror.

Haaland has managed just two goals in his last six Premier League outings, yet the Norwegian international remains the division's top scorer with an impressive 22 goals to his name this campaign.