After almost two months out, Erling Haaland is back in contention for selection.

Having not played since the defeat at Aston Villa early in December, the Norwegian was a second-half substitute in Wednesday night’s victory over Burnley.

Last season’s Premier League Golden Boot winner is again in the running for the trophy - currently tied with Mo Salah on 14 goals.

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Having already scored 71 times in 76 City appearances, our No.9 has cemented his status as one of the best players in the world since arriving in Manchester in the summer of 2022.

However, a stress reaction in his foot during that Villa clash kept him out for 10 matches before his return this week.

It’s been a lot of work for Haaland to get back to full fitness and our photographers were there every step of the way.

The striker travelled to Saudi Arabia with the rest of the squad for December’s FIFA Club World Cup and has since been hard at work in Manchester and Abu Dhabi.

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