Erling Haaland was subbed off at half-time during Manchester City’s comfortable Premier League win over Fulham with a ‘niggle’.
Man City closed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to simply three points with a 3-0 victory over Fulham.
Antoine Semenyo continued the sensational begin to his City profession with the opener midway through the primary half before Nico O’Reilly doubled the hosts’ lead.
Haaland was fouled by Fulham defender Joachim Andersen within the build-up to O’Reilly’s goal but brushed the knock off so as to add Man City’s third before the half-time break.
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However the Premier League top goalscorer didn’t remerge after the interval and was replaced by Omar Marmoush.
Haaland’s absence concerned Manchester City fans and Guardiola confirmed in his post-match interview that he was forced into making a change.
‘It was an issue, a niggle, that’s why [Haaland was subbed off],’ Guardiola said.
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