WHAT HAPPENED?
Haaland has not played for City since featuring in a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in December. The striker picked up a foot injury that ruled him out of the Club World Cup but is close to a return. City showed how the striker was back in training ahead of their FA Cup third-round tie against Huddersfield Town in a series of images posted on social media.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
City will be thrilled to have their top scorer back in action even though they haven’t fared too badly in his absence. City won the Club World Cup, beat Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League and enjoyed Premier League wins over Luton, Everton and Sheffield United without the striker in their side.
DID YOU KNOW?
Haaland scored the most goals of any player in Europe’s big five leagues in all competitions in 2023, netting 44 times for Pep Guardiola’s side.
WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND AND MAN CITY?
It remains to be seen if Haaland will return to action against Huddersfield or if he will be kept in reserve. City then take on Newcastle in the Premier League and can cut the gap to leaders Liverpool to two points with a win.