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Erling Haaland sustains injury after intense match with Newcastle – how serious is it?
In a challenging match against Newcastle United, Manchester City’s leading striker Erling Haaland had a rough outing, resulting in some injuries. Beyond the physical impacts, City also faced setbacks in their overall performance.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park, marking the second consecutive game in which Pep Guardiola’s side dropped points, raising concerns about their current performance.
Points dropped again and Haaland’s injury worry
Haaland encountered a fierce challenge from Newcastle’s Dan Burn, which led to a ripped sock and an injured Achilles, yet the determined striker continued to exert pressure on Newcastle’s defense.
Manchester City initially took the lead in the 35th minute, thanks to an impressive individual play by Josko Gvardiol, who capitalized on a clever setup from Jack Grealish to score past Nick Pope.
Unfortunately for City, the celebration was short-lived as Anthony Gordon converted a penalty early in the second half, leveling the score for Newcastle.
Despite showing flashes of brilliance, City struggled with the composure and stability typically offered by the sidelined Rodri.
Newcastle, energized by their home supporters, relentlessly sought a winning goal, which left City defending for substantial periods of the second half. In stoppage time, Bernardo Silva nearly clinched a win, but Nick Pope prevented it, resulting in another disappointing draw for City.
Joško Gvardiol leads Premier League defenders in goal contributions this season with 6, @footballontnt reports.
A brilliant addition for Man City! pic.twitter.com/lCUuUXIZiK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 28, 2024
What lies ahead for Manchester City?
Haaland, who has already scored 10 goals in six league matches this season, now faces uncertainty regarding his fitness leading into the subsequent games.
Fans will be anxious about the potential lingering effects of his Achilles injury, as the team prepares for their upcoming Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. With two draws in a row, Guardiola’s squad must quickly regain their form, especially with the absence of critical players like Rodri.
