Pep Guardiola issues Erling Haaland update after death of close family friend

Haaland left out of Man City team to face West Ham

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Erling Haaland was left out of the team to face West Ham due to the death of a close family friend.

Guardiola did not provide any further details

Guardiola did not provide any further details about the death, but he did offer his condolences to Haaland and his family.

"Our thoughts are with Erling and his family at this difficult time," Guardiola said.

Haaland is expected to be available for City's next match

Guardiola said that Haaland is expected to be available for City's next match against Bournemouth on February 25.

"He will be back for the next game," Guardiola said.

Haaland has been in excellent form for City this season

Haaland has been in excellent form for City this season, scoring 32 goals in all competitions.

He is the Premier League's top scorer with 26 goals in 23 games.

City are top of the Premier League table

City are top of the Premier League table, two points ahead of Arsenal.

They are also in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.