Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is ready to make his return from injury against Southampton this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola says.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in contention to start against Southampton this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday after the Norwegian striker recovered from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for nearly six weeks.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland claimed the team's dramatic dip in form this season came due to a "lack of hunger" from the squad. While City have ended the campaign in solid form, the middle of the season was littered with miserable performances and shock defeats,