Just over a week away from Liverpool's crucial visit to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, Manchester City's striking sensation Erling Haaland set alarm bells ringing with an injury concern.

He was seen grasping his knee in apparent distress without an opposition player in sight and walked off the pitch without assistance shortly after during Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle United.

With Arne Slot's Liverpool side preparing to take on Wolves at Anfield this weekend, Premier League action resumed this Saturday, witnessing City breeze to victory.

Yet amidst their dominant display, there was cause for concern as Haaland, chasing Mohamed Salah in the goal tally, appeared to injure his right knee, prompting immediate medical attention.

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Merson speculated about the severity of the injury, even fearing an ACL injury: "It looked a major worry, the first thing that comes into your head there is ACL." Haaland was taken off and replaced by Matheus Nunes, with no chances taken.

After a brief spell of anxiety, Haaland stood up, and with no need for help, left the field, mirroring manager Guardiola's cautious approach with less than two minutes left in the game.

Following his exit, Haaland was observed exchanging handshakes with the officials and teammates, as well as acknowledging the crowd both during and post-match.

Speaking to BBC Sport after the match, Pep Guardiola said: "When he went down everyone was scared but he walked off smiling and the doctor didn't tell me bad news.

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City

Manchester City fans were treated to the sight of new signing Omar Marmoush hitting the ground running, netting three times against Newcastle.

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