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Pep Guardiola will make a last-minute decision on Erling Haaland's fitness before Manchester City face Liverpool on Saturday. 

Haaland picked up a groin injury during the FA Cup victory over Burnley and was not deemed ready to feature for Norway over the international break.

The 22-year-old went to Barcelona for checks on the issue before undergoing rehabilitation work in Marbella with sports therapist Mario Pafundi.

Haaland returned to the North West earlier in the week and has been doing individual work, with Guardiola leaving it late for the 42-goal striker to prove his fitness.

'I spoke to him and he feels good,' Guardiola said. 'But we'll see what happens, life is risks in these stages and you have to take it [a decision]. The doctors, and especially the player, will decide.