Erling Haaland returns to Manchester City lineup against Brighton

Erling Haaland is back in Manchester City's starting lineup for their match against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium today, October 31. He missed the midweek Carabao Cup match against the same opponents but has returned after being rested alongside four teammates. City remains in first place in the Premier League despite their recent league defeat to Aston Villa. Manager Enzo Maresca emphasized the need for managing Haaland's workload this season, as the striker has been in excellent form, scoring 13 goals in 11 matches across all competitions. The match is currently ongoing.

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