After a long wait of almost two months, Manchester City fans finally have the exciting news that Haaland will be back for the game against Burnley on 1 February. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed the news at his recent press conference, which will undoubtedly add another strong boost to Manchester City's title journey.
Haaland's absence has taken a toll on City's attacking prowess since he was sidelined on 10 December due to a stressful reaction to his feet. However, Pep Guardiola's side have remained strong in their competitiveness during this period, with 43 points from 20 Premier League games, 13 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, and only 5 points behind Liverpool in second place in the Premier League with one game less.
Speaking at the press conference, Pep Guardiola said: "Yes, Haaland will be in the squad again, he's back. When we have the full squad we get stronger and Haaland is a very important player in the team and he feels good now. "This is undoubtedly a reassurance for the fans, and the return of Haaland will greatly enhance Manchester City's attacking power and make them more confident to compete for the Premier League title.
In the 22nd round of the Premier League on February 1, Manchester City will host Burnley in the first game since Haaland's return. With him on board, Manchester City's strength will be even better. With Haaland's help, Manchester City is expected to close the points gap with Liverpool and even overtake their opponents to occupy the top spot in the Premier League.
Haaland's return is not only a boost to City's attacking line, but also a morale boost for the entire team. In the fierce competition for the Premier League, Manchester City need top players like Erling Haaland to improve the overall quality of the team. And Haaland himself must be eager to repay the trust of Pep Guardiola and the fans with his outstanding performances.
All in all, Haaland's return has undoubtedly brought a strong boost to Manchester City's title journey. We are looking forward to Haaland playing to his full potential and lead Manchester City to more victories in the coming games. Let's witness the glorious moments of Haaland and Manchester City together! Manchester City, Erling Haaland