Manchester City look determined to make the most of what's left of the 2024/25 season.
After slipping away in the Premier League title race, alongside elimination in the UEFA Champions League, Pep Guardiola has outlined his two major objectives for the run-in.
City are aiming to remain in the EPL top five - to ensure a Champions League spot for next season - and the Catalan coach also wants to lift the FA Cup.
Both targets are on track, with Guardiola's squad currently fourth in the Premier League, and set to face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on May 17.
However, injuries remain an issue for Guardiola in the season finale, with five first-team stars out of action including Rodri, Nathan Ake, John Stones, Erling Haaland and Ederson.
Cityzens have been boosted by some positive updates on Rodri and Haaland in recent weeks, with Guardiola confirming the former only needs medical clearance to return for the final and this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
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Haaland's recovery is moving forward and the Norwegian star has now rejoined first-team training.
When will Erling Haaland return for Man City?
Haaland sustained a knee injury in the FA Cup quarter-final win against Bournemouth at the end of March and has missed eight matches for City since then. The 24-year-old was also sidelined for two games back in February with a separate knee problem..
Amid the progress in Haaland's rehabilitation, questions have surfaced about his potential return, as four more league matches are left for the season.
City host Wolves in Premier League action on May 2, at Etihad Stadium and Guardiola offered a timely update on his No.9.
"He's getting better. I don't think so [return to face Wolves]," as per quotes from BBC Sport.
It appears Haaland will miss out against Wolves this week, as Guardiola looks to protect him for the FA Cup final, as he looks to seize City's only hope of silverware this season.
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