Erling Haaland is set to make his first Manchester City start since March when the Blues take on Southampton this afternoon. The striker has not featured since being forced off in the FA Cup quarter final comeback win over Bournemouth and made his return to the squad last week when he was an unused sub against Wolves.

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

Erling Haaland might return to Manchester City’s starting XI for their Premier League clash against Southampton, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. City’s star striker has not played since injuring his ankle during an FA Cup win at Bournemouth in March,