In what can only be described as a crushing setback, Pep Guardiola confirmed the injury to the Norwegian forward, revealing that Haaland would face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Guardiola, who said he was given Haaland's likely injury timeframe by club doctors, expressed his frustration that injuries have ruined City's season. Key midfielder Rodri has been out since September with ACL damage and City has been badly affected by injuries to its center backs, especially.

Erling Haaland allegedly left a woman working as the Manchester City mascot with a head injury after playfully hitting her.