The 24-year-old has been sidelined since March after picking up a knock during City’s FA Cup clash with Bournemouth but has made his return to the squad recently.

He was an unused substitute on City’s bench during its 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out. Guardiola confirmed his availability for this weekend’s clash with Southampton, but he stopped short of mentioning whether the Norwegian will start.

“He is ready, he is fit. [If he will] start, we will see tomorrow,” Guardiola said.

Haaland's return comes at a key point in the season, with City still pushing to secure UEFA Champions League qualification. It is currently third on the Premier League table, three points above sixth-placed Nottingham Forest with three matches to go.

After facing Southampton, Manchester City will take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 18 May (AEST).

In an interview with ESPN earlier this week, Haaland spoke candidly about his side’s underwhelming campaign, attributing its dip in form to a loss of intensity after winning four consecutive league titles.

“You can find excuses, injuries, many injuries at bad times, but in the end, we haven't been performing well enough,” the Norwegian said.

“We haven't had fully the hunger inside us. I haven't been good enough. I haven't helped the team enough. In the end, we just haven't been good enough.”

When asked if Haaland’s response was fair, Guardiola replied: “If it's a feeling for Erling, the players should talk to each other and ask themselves why.”