Man City hit with new injury blow as Nico O'Reilly forced off at Leeds

Manchester City were dealt a fresh injury blow after their 1-0 at Leeds United in addition to losing Erling Haaland, who missed the trip to Elland Road with a minor knee problem. City's top scorer sustained the injury in Thursday's training session although Pep Guardiola insisted it was 'not a big issue'.

The problems deepened when Nico O'Reilly had to be substituted in the 70th minute with a suspected ankle injury. The academy graduate, who started in midfield, went down holding his ankle and was immediately replaced by Tijjani Reijnders. City were leading courtesy of Antoine Semenyo's goal at the end of the first half and held firm to move two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with 10 games remaining.

O'Reilly has quietly been one of City's most important players this season, filling in at left-back, holding midfield and more recently attacking midfield. He has scored six goals and contributed five assists in all competitions. Guardiola said: 'What a player.

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