Haaland will face Leeds United after a great season with Borussia Dortmund and some superb performances for Manchester City. In addition, it will be an emotional clash for the striker, as Marsch's side were his father's former club.
Erling Haaland completed one of his best years as a professional footballer. His great season in Germany brought him to Manchester City, where he is standing out.
The Norwegian striker will have the opportunity to visit the stadium of the city where he was born before the end of 2022. On 28th December he will visit Leeds United, where his father also played.
It will not only be a special challenge for Haaland for that reason, as he will also be playing against Jesse Marsch's side. The Leeds manager was his coach and helped him take his first steps at Red Bull Salzburg.
Undoubtedly, the match between Manchester City and Leeds United will be an important clash for Haaland on a personal level, but also on a sporting level. Arsenal and Newcastle United, who are first and second in the Premier League, took all three points on their return to the competition.
For that reason, Guardiola's team will have to do the same to avoid falling behind Arteta's side.