MANCHESTER CITY have received some positive news ahead of Erling Haaland’s return from injury.
Haaland, who has so far scored an incredible 42 goals in 37 games, was forced to look on from the stands as his team-mates thrashed Liverpool last weekend.
AFPHaaland missed City’s clash with Liverpool at the Etihad due to groin injury[/caption]
GettyThe superstar striker was forced to celebrate from the stands[/caption]
The 22-year-old goal machine picked up a groin injury during City’s 6-0 thumping of Burnley in the FA Cup.
Despite his replacement Julian Alvarez’s great performance against the Reds, City fans are keen to see Haaland back in the squad.
And according to The Mirror, the prolific striker has returned to Manchester City training and is expected to be fit to face the Saints on Saturday.
This comes as a huge boost for City, and they look to close the eight-point gap on leaders Arsenal.
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“Erling is getting better,” said manager Pep Guardiola, following Saturday’s win over bitter rivals Liverpool.
“On Friday he felt a little bit better compared to the previous two days. It’s five days to Southampton, so hopefully he can still help us like he has all season.”
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Pep Guardiola’s men were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Southampton this year, but are still in the hunt for three major trophies heading into the final stage of the season.
City will want to ensure that their star man can get some minutes under his belt before a difficult run of fixtures.
These include a tricky two-legged tie against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and an FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United.
Arsenal then visit the Etihad in a potential title decider on April 26.
The £51.4 million star is also targeting personal glory in his pursuit of the Castrol Golden Boot and three Premier League records.
He is the Premier League’s top goal scorer this season, with 28 goals. Six ahead of Harry Kane.