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Erling Haaland is left out for Manchester City AGAIN as Pep Guardiola starts his in-form striker on the bench against Fulham following his recovery from injury

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been left out of the starting line-up once again for their Premier League clash against Fulham.

The Norwegian, who has scored 22 goals in all competitions already this season, will instead be on the bench for the clash after missing the two matches through injury.

Haaland was substituted off at half-time during City's goalless draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on October, 25.

The Norwegian striker has missed City's last two matches struggling with injury and illness

The 22-year-old had been struggling with a bout of flu and also the foot problem, forcing him out of City's 1-0 win at Leicester City and 3-1 victory over Sevilla.