Erling Haaland misses Manchester City's Premier League clash against Luton on Sunday with a foot injury that could impact his availability for the champions' hectic Christmas schedule. City boss Pep Guardiola said Haaland noticed the injury after Wednesday's defeat at Aston Villa. 


The Norway striker's absence from the trip to Kenilworth Road is a big blow as City try to keep pace with leaders Liverpool. 

Haaland set the Premier League's single-season goal record last term and has scored 19 times in the current campaign. 

Guardiola will be sweating on Haaland's fitness with City travelling to the Fifa Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia before returning for the busy festive programme. 

“It’s a stress response in the bones of the foot, and he felt it after the last game. “He can’t play,” Guardiola said before kick-off against Luton. 

“I don’t know (how long the injury lasts). Week after week, day after day, we will see what happens. 

“We are playing with 11 players. That's for sure. 

Erling has played a very important role since his arrival. That's for sure. But we see this throughout the season. “Whether it’s injuries, suspensions or issues, we have to adapt.”