Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City FA Cup team news and Erling Haaland injury latest

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola will be back in front of the media this afternoon ahead of the FA Cup fourth round tie with League Two's Salford City on Saturday.

The Blues were handed a boost heading into the cup tie after Arsenal dropped points away at Brentford on Thursday evening. This leaves City just four points behind the Gunners in the Premier League table.

However, the title race will be paused this weekend with the FA Cup taking centre stage. Guardiola is sweating over the fitness of Erling Haaland after he was substituted at half time against Fulham on Wednesday night.

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Post-match, Guardiola explained Haaland 'did not feel comfortable' so the decision was made not to risk him. John Stones returned to the bench in midweek and could be in line for a start this Saturday.

City have only played Salford once in their history, last season, and were 8-0 winners, so will be feeling confident they can progress.

Follow the updates from Guardiola's press conference below:

Good morning and welcome along to the Guardiola press conference blog ahead of City's FA Cup fourth round clash with Salford this weekend. The Blues were handed a boost in the Premier League title race on Thursday night as Arsenal dropped points to Brentford. While the focus will be on the FA Cup today, it would be surprising if Guardiola is not asked about the title race when he faces the media at lunchtime.

Away from the Gunners, Guardiola is likely to give an update on Haaland after he was forced off at half time during the victory over Fulham on Wednesday night. The Norwegian told Guardiola he did not feel comfortable so it would be