Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City faces a setback in their title pursuit as star striker Erling Haaland has been ruled out of the upcoming match against Brighton & Hove Albion due to an injury. Haaland, who has missed City’s previous game against Chelsea, has been the club’s leading goalscorer this season with 31 goals in 39 games. His absence against Brighton will be a boost to Arsenal and Liverpool, who are both vying for the title alongside City.
City’s remaining fixture list appears more favorable than that of their rivals, giving them an edge in the title race. However, the absence of Haaland could prove challenging for the Citizens, especially in a tough away match against Brighton. City will look to Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, and Bernardo Silva to lead the line against Brighton, hoping to maintain their strong form and keep pace with Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Premier League title race is currently a three-way contest, with City, Arsenal, and Liverpool all within touching distance of each other. This is the first time since 2015-16 that three teams have been in contention for the title so late in the season. With just a few weeks remaining, the final few matches promise to be a nail-biting affair as the trio battles it out for the coveted trophy.
