Erling Haaland isn't in the squad for Manchester City's crucial Premier League showdown with Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday night.The Norway international, who has scored 29 goals from 38 matches across all competitions this term, has been replaced by Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola's starting XI.Haaland had previously been expected to feature in the contest.City go into the game knowing victory would see them move to within three points of Arsenal at the top of the table, albeit having played one game more. TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayWith Haaland missing out, it's emerged that the 25-year-old has picked up a 'minor' injury in training, meaning that he shouldn't be sidelined for too long.That will come as a relief to fans of the club, especially while they continue to compete on all four fronts.City have gone with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, with Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi and Rayan Ait-Nouri forming a back four.In midfield, Cherki, Rodri and Bernardo Silva will attempt to dictate and orchestrate play.And, up top, Nico O'Reilly, Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo all start.Speaking before the match, meanwhile, Guardiola insisted his players were ready for the atmosphere Elland Road crowd as they look to continue their title tilt.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Tennis star banned for six years and nine months after admitting 30 breaches of the rulesSharron Davies 'horrified' after transgender cricketer sues for 'discrimination' following banFootball to introduce new rules starting from this summer's World CupElland Road is Elland Road and Daniel made [good] last results, the Spaniard said at his pre-match press conference.They went to Stamford Bridge (Chelsea) and Villa Park (Aston Villa) and got [good] results. They have even the boost of the home crowd, but were ready for this challenge again.In 10 years Ive not been to Elland Road many times. Since Marcelo Bielsa promoted them to the Premier League weve been there and its an incredible stadium with a good vibe. We know it.More to follow. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter