Published 10:27 IST, January 31st 2024

Guardiola confirms Erling Haaland's anticipated return to Manchester City's squad against Burnley

Pep Guardiola announces Erling Haaland's comeback for Manchester City in the upcoming Premier League match against Burnley at home fixture.

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Pep Guardiola on Erling Haaland | Image: AP
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Manchester City take on Burnley on Thursday at 1:00 am in Premier League. With Man City currently third in standings and Burnley near relegation zone, match promises intense action. Etih Stium will be venue for what is expected to be a fiercely contested encounter. As Man City vie for top spot in EPL, y will seek to dominate against struggling Burnley.

3 things you need to know 

  • Manchester City vs Burnley will be played tomorrow 
  • Manchester City are 3rd in EPL table 
  • Pep Guardiola and his squ are only 5 points away from top spot, behind Liverpool and Arsenal

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Pep Guardiola claimed that Erling Haaland is back for Burnley fixture 

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has confirmed that team's top forward, Erling Haaland, will finally rejoin m on February 1, 2024, when y play Burnley.

Manchester City supporters are ecstatic to hear of Haaland's return, particularly after forward missed two months of action due to a foot fracture he suffered in December 2023 during team's Premier League match against Aston Villa. Haaland has missed a total of 10 City games in all kinds of competitions, thus his absence has been felt deeply. But now that club has implemented a rigorous recovery programme, sensational Norwegian player is cleared to return to action on field. Speaking to ‌reporters, Pep Guardiola said: 

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"Apparently he will be selected, yeah. first time he's back," 

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Can reunion of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland be pivotal for Manchester City?

Haaland's return provides a significant boost to Manchester City club, which is aggressively battling for Premier League title. Guardiola's club is now in third position on points table, behind Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool by only five points and with a game in hand.

return of Haaland is critical for City, especially given his prospective reunion with Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. De Bruyne just returned to duty on January 7, 2024, following a five-month absence due to a hamstring injury. possibility of se two exciting players teaming up again ds anor layer of strength to City's title hopes.

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10:27 IST, January 31st 2024