Maresca rests Haaland and Manchester City players before Brighton cup tie

Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has given Erling Haaland and several team-mates three days off following the side’s 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

Haaland, Donnarumma, Dias, Anderson and Gvardiol were all granted a short break, Maresca said.

Manchester City return to action on Wednesday, 28 October, when they host Brighton in the fourth round of the English League Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:30 Moscow time.