Erling Haaland is 'ready' to return to action after more than a month on the sidelines, ahead of Manchester City's clash with Southampton.

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Haaland could feature for the first time since 30 MarchCity sit third after four consecutive PL winsSouthampton require a point to avoid equalling Derby's recordFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking in his press conference this afternoon, Pep Guardiola confirmed star striker Haaland is ready to feature on Saturday – after seven matches out with an ankle injury sustained during City's FA Cup quarter-final victory at Bournemouth.

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Haaland's return will surely boost the Citizens' chances of securing Champions League qualification for a 15th consecutive season. Guardiola's side sit third in the league, and need just six points from their final three league games to secure European football next season.

WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID

Guardiola said: "He’s ready. He’s ready, he's fit. To start? We will decide tomorrow."

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Haaland has struck 21 goals in 28 PL appearances this season but City have continued their resurgence in his absence, picking up 16 points out of the last 18 and reaching the FA Cup final.