Erling Haaland Returns to Manchester City's Starting XI for Tottenham Clash After Injury Recovery

Erling Haaland has been included in Manchester City's starting lineup for their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Norwegian striker returns after recovering from a knee injury sustained during the 4-0 victory over Newcastle United on February 15.

Manager Pep Guardiola expressed optimism about Haaland's return, noting that the striker had been feeling better and had completed the final training session before the match. 

The confirmed starting lineup for Manchester City is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Ederson

Defenders: Nunes, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol

Midfielders: Nico, Kovacic, Marmoush

Forwards: Savinho, Haaland, Doku

This lineup reflects a strategic approach by Guardiola, incorporating Haaland's goal-scoring capabilities to strengthen the team's offensive options.

The match is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 7:30 PM UK time (2:30 PM Eastern Time) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.