Manchester City stars Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne feel indebted to their teammates this season.

The attacking duo have been absent for large portions of this season with injury issues.

De Bruyne returned recently, while Haaland came back after the mini winter break.

On the duo, manager Pep Guardiola stated: “We are here without them and still we are there.

“But with them we are stronger. You don't have to be clever men to realize that.

“I am not going to undermine all that their mates have done, with Phil [Foden], Julian [Alvarez], Bernardo [Silva].

“They know it. Kevin and Erling know it. That's why we are strong, with incredible characters.

“We have a team with huge personality in difficult moments otherwise we could not be here again and again."