SOUTHAMPTON, England — Erling Haaland makes his eagerly anticipated return to Manchester City’s starting lineup after a six-week absence.
Haaland is featuring in the game against already-relegated Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. This match comes one week ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup final showdown with Crystal Palace.
The Norwegian forward had been sidelined following an ankle injury sustained in a match against Bournemouth on March 30. His reappearance on the field generates excitement, although it may be too late for him to secure the Golden Boot for a third consecutive season as the league’s top scorer.
Haaland enters the match against Southampton with a tally of 21 goals, trailing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who leads with 28 goals.
This return adds to the growing anticipation surrounding his performance and Manchester City’s upcoming fixtures.