Pep Guardiola has delivered a major boost for Manchester City ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Southampton, confirming that Erling Haaland is fit and ready to start.
The Norwegian striker has been sidelined for nearly six weeks due to an ankle injury but has now fully recovered. Guardiola stated in his pre-match press conference that Haaland is available for selection and could feature from the first whistle.
City, currently third in the league standings, are aiming to secure Champions League qualification with just three games remaining. A victory against Southampton would strengthen their position in the race for a top-four finish.
Despite Southampton’s struggles this season, Guardiola emphasized the importance of approaching the match with full focus and respect for their opponents. He acknowledged that every game at this stage of the season carries significant weight and that his team must maintain their momentum.
With Haaland back in action, City will look to capitalize on his goal-scoring prowess as they push for a strong finish to the campaign. Fans will be eager to see how the striker performs after his time on the sidelines, with hopes that he can make an immediate impact.
Erling Haaland
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EnglandThis season he played in total 28 times for 2485 minutes for Premier League.
Erling Haaland scored 21 goals for Manchester City. He procured 3 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 1-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The next match in Premier League will be against Southampton.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 35 games, it has won 19 times, drew 7 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 1-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 67 goals and conceding 43.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Southampton on Saturday 10th of May in Southampton. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
