MANAGER PREVIEW | Pep provides fitness updates on Haaland and Kovacic | Man City v Burnley

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• 0:04OtherErling HaalandPep confirms Haaland is fit and available for the upcoming match against Burnley after recovering from a slight back issue.
• 0:11OtherMateo KovacicPep mentions Kovacic is not fully ready but is getting better step by step after a long injury.
• 0:40OtherKyle WalkerPep expresses happiness about Kyle Walker returning to face City for the first time, acknowledging his unbelievable figure for the team.
• 2:03OtherBurnleyPep acknowledges Burnley is a different team from the Championship and expects a good challenge.
• 3:19OtherManchester CityPep is concerned about the team's performance in the upcoming match, not about conceding late goals.
• 4:58OtherPhil FodenPep highlights Foden's growth and importance to the team, noting his embracing of responsibility.
• 5:24OtherPhil FodenPep recalls Foden's desire to play every day even at 17-19, indicating his readiness and joy for the game.
• 7:08OtherSavioPep discusses Savio's importance for attacking fluidity and his potential to improve in the final third.

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City boss Pep Guardiola says that Erling Haaland is fit and available for Saturday’s return to Premier League action at home to Burnley. Haaland, who has begun the 2025/26 season in prolific form, missed last Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third round victory away at Huddersfield Town after coming off with a slight back issue in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal. However, addressing the media at Friday’s pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of the Clarets, the boss confirmed that he was fit and available to play. SUBSCRIBE! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=mancity http://www.mancity.com http://www.facebook.com/mancity http://www.twitter.com/mancity http://www.instagram.com/mancity https://www.tiktok.com/@mancity