Overview
- Pep Guardiola shifted responsibility for Erling Haaland’s scoring slump onto Manchester City’s creators, saying more chances will bring goals.
- Haaland has scored once in his last nine appearances, with that lone goal coming from the penalty spot.
- City sit 11th after a shock defeat to Bodø/Glimt, raising the stakes for the Galatasaray fixture in the Swiss-style league phase.
- Selection options are strained with Rodri suspended, Ruben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and John Stones injured, and January additions Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi ineligible.
- Haaland was rested for the 2-0 win over Wolves as Guardiola sought to “clean his mind and body” following a heavy workload.