Haaland Wants KDB Last Wembley Dance

After that nasty ankle knock he picked up against Bournemouth way back in March – felt like a lifetime ago, didn't it? – Erling Haaland finally made his return to the pitch against Southampton. A frustrating 0-0 draw it was, but seeing that blonde barnet back on the turf was a sight for sore eyes.

"It has been horrible to get injured," Haaland admitted, echoing what every City fan was feeling. "It is not nice to see the team play but you have to make the best out of it and try to come back as quick as possible." Fair play to him, no dwelling on the sidelines, just pure focus on getting back in that sky blue shirt. "You can't focus too much on the past because you can't do too much about it. All you can focus on is looking ahead. I am really happy to be back. Loads of energy." And we can feel that energy, Erling! Perfect timing with Wembley just around the corner.

Speaking of Wembley, this FA Cup final against Palace is going to be extra emotional. It'll be our last trip to the national stadium with the one and only Kevin De Bruyne in our ranks. Still doesn't feel real, does it? Six Prem titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups – the man's a living legend! And let's not forget he's only behind Giggseh in the all-time EPL assist charts with a ridiculous 119.

Haaland summed up what we're all thinking: "We would love for Kevin to finish with a trophy." Absolutely! "He has had an incredible time at Manchester City. It is ridiculous how many trophies he has won. Hopefully he will get one more trophy." You can bet the whole squad will be giving it their all for Kev.

The big Norwegian's admiration for KDB is clear. "He ranks right up there for me. To get the balls from him is a dream. It has been really special playing with him. Such a joy, and I am going to do everything I can to have this joy in the last few games." It's been a joy for us to watch that connection blossom too, Erling!

Looking ahead, Haaland knows replacing a maestro like KDB is a monumental task. "The future will be different with different players. When Kevin leaves we will need someone to replace him, although Kevin is irreplaceable in so many ways." True words spoken.

Wembley holds a special place in Haaland's heart, even before he donned the City colours. He was there as a 13-year-old back in 2014, watching us lift the League Cup with his dad, Alfie. "It is just as special to go to Wembley," he said. "I have seen City win in the stands, have won as a player, and hopefully we can win there again."