Erling Haaland took part in Manchester City training on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash against Brentford. The striker was granted the option of compassionate leave this week following the death of his close friend Ivar Eggja. When asked about Haaland’s availability during his press conference on Friday, Pep Guardiola said a late decision would be made over the 24-year-old. ‘It’s a tough moment for him and his family,’ Guardiola said. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #erlinghaaland #premierleague #trending #pepguardiola #football #transferwindow

EA Sports has introduced a list of new features and various game modes, and it is understandably irresistible to check out the player ratings. Manchester City duo Rodri and Erling Haaland share the top rating of 91, with fellow team-mate Kevin De Bruyne third with a 90 rating. Arsenal's Martin Odegaard joins Liverpool trio Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah with an 89 rating. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #erlinghaaland #EAsports #arsenal #duorodri #football

Enzo Fernandez’s poor performance in Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday was blasted by pundits including Gary Neville. Goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic got the reigning champions off to the perfect start as they kicked-off their Premier League campaign at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had their moments but largely struggled in Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge, with Fernandez coming in for a lot of scrutiny. The midfielder, who wore the captain’s armband in Reece James’ absence, was already under the microscope having been at the centre of a racism row following Argentina’s Copa America win and endured a very difficult opening-half. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #mancity #erlinghaaland #mateo #enzomaresca #football

Pep Guardiola insists he ‘likes’ the playing style Enzo Maresca is trying to implement at Chelsea following their 4-2 friendly defeat to Manchester City in Ohio on Saturday evening. Erling Haaland looked in fine form as he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the fourth minute after the Norwegian striker was fouled by Levi Colwill. Chelsea were then two behind a minute later when Reece James put Moises Caicedo under pressure and the Ecuador international’s wayward pass was intercepted by Haaland, who finished neatly past Robert Sanchez. Maresca’s side were made to pay for another loose pass in the 56th minute when Raheem Sterling misplaced ball led to a City attack which Oscar Bobb finished off with a fine reverse strike. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #erlinghaaland #mancity #pepguardiola #football