Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has dismissed comparisons with football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he is "far off" reaching their level.
Borussia Dortmund have been handed a major defensive boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City, as Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule are both expected to return to the squad.
Pep Guardiola has claimed Erling Haaland's extraordinary form has elevated him to the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker fired Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City and West Ham United both recorded important 3-1 victories on Sunday in the Premier League.
Manchester City are grappling with ongoing injury worries ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with in-form Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, as Pep Guardiola navigates a mounting list of absentees.
A flurry of knockout drama unfolded in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as Arsenal edged Brighton, Palace stunned Liverpool, Manchester City rallied past Swansea, Chelsea survived Wolves, and Newcastle brushed aside Tottenham.