Erling Haaland enjoys a 'small feast' despite injury fears after Man City star limps off in Newcastle demolition ahead of crucial Real Madrid clash

Erling Haaland enjoyed a "small feast" after limping out of Manchester City's 4-0 victory over Newcastle with a worrying knee injury.

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• Haaland limped out of Newcastle win
• Appeared to be grimacing with pain
• Took to Instagram after the game

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Haaland had the Etihad Stadium concerned when he stayed down holding his knee, grimacing with pain, in the final minutes of Saturday's 4-0 Premier League win, but took to Instagram to reassure supporters after the match by posing with a piece of meat he was halfway through eating.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  City face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening, needing to turn around a 3-2 deficit after they were beaten at the Etihad on Tuesday. Haaland is set to play a crucial role and Pep Guardiola will hope his striker makes a full recovery in time for the game.

• WHAT HAALAND AND GUARDIOLA SAID

  Haaland's Instagram post featured the words "small feast after game", suggesting he is not too concerned about a potential injury.

  Asked about his condition after the game, Guardiola said: "When he went down everyone was scared but he walked off smiling and the doctor didn’t tell me bad news so hopefully he is fine."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND AND MAN CITY?

  Haaland recently signed a new nine-and-a-half year deal at City, keeping him at the club until 2034. He was also added by Guardiola to City's leadership group this week, proving what a crucial figure he is in their short-and long-term future.