Erling Haaland set for period of absence as Pep Guardiola earmarks injury return date

Pep Guardiola has earmarked a potential return date for Erling Haaland, after the Manchester City striker missed Sunday’s win over Luton Town.

Manchester City bounced back from four successive matches without a win at Kenilworth Road, coming from behind to beat Luton Town and move to within four points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

Second-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish secured a vital three points for Pep Guardiola’s side, after Elijah Adebayo headed the home side ahead on the brink of half-time.

Manchester City’s victory was their first since early November, and came despite the absence of both Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland, who have scored a combined…