The recent publication of the 2022/23 Premier League dates has revealed when Manchester City fans may witness new player Erling Haaland make his competitive debut, after the club's formal announcement of the Norwegian striker's signing.
Manchester City fans got their first look at the 21-year-old forward on Monday, as the Premier League champions formally introduced their latest signing a month after announcing Erling Haaland's arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
Haaland, who scored 86 goals in 89 games for Dortmund in Germany over two and a half seasons, has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City beating out fierce competition from around Europe for his signature.
Haaland will most likely face West Ham first.(Image)
The Norwegian is scheduled to join Pep Guardiola's team for pre-season training next month, with the Sky Blues visiting the United States for a series of friendlies ahead of their Premier League title defense.
Meetings with Club America in Houston and Bayern Munich at Green Bay's historic Lambeau Fields in July might present Haaland with his first minutes as a Manchester City player.
Jack Grealish made his Manchester City debut in the club's Community Shield defeat to Leicester City after joining as the club's record acquisition from Aston Villa last summer.
Haaland's competitive debut could come this year in that fixture, with the Blues set to meet Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on July 31st in the annual season opener.
The 21-year-old is expected to play his first Premier League minutes at the London Stadium in Manchester City's opening day match against West Ham United in August.
City, who had drawn their last three away matches against the Hammers, opened their 2019/20 championship defense with a 5-0 thrashing of the Irons at the former Olympic Stadium.
Erling Haaland of Manchester City
The Leeds-born midfielder is expected to make his home debut against newly-promoted Bournemouth on Saturday, August 13th, at the Etihad Stadium.
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United team will visit the east side of the city on Saturday, October 1st, for Haaland's first taste of a Manchester derby.
Other significant games include the Blues' visit to Anfield on Saturday, October 15th, and a visit to Stamford Bridge to begin the new year.
In July, City supporters will be able to see Erling Haaland in action.
Erling Haaland has a strong Champions League record, and the Norwegian international might make his debut for his new club in the competition in early September.
Julian Alvarez is set to make his City debut when the new season begins in August, while City's growing interest in Premier League duo Kalvin Phillips and Marc Cucurella suggests Guardiola may make more debuts next season.
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