Before Wednesday's Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham, Kevin De Bruyne will be put through a fitness test.
The important Belgian playmaker is doubtful once more when the Hammers arrive at the Etihad Stadium after missing the champions' triumph at Fulham on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury.
Nathan Ake, a defender for City, might be a candidate after missing the last three games due to a hamstring injury.
In his pre-game press conference on Tuesday, manager Pep Guardiola stated: "Nathan trained with us and feels good."Although Kevin has begun to move, he hasn't (yet) trained with the team. Now, when training begins in a few hours, we will be fully aware of his feelings.
The prolific Erling Haaland may break the previous mark for the most goals scored by a player in a Premier League season during Wednesday's game.
At Fulham, the Norwegian scored his 34th goal of the league season, tying him with record-holders Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.
With a potential 10 games left, it's not impossible that he may surpass Dixie Dean's 1927–28 record of 63 goals, which he achieved with his score at Craven Cottage, which was his 50th of the season across all competitions.
The 22-year-old has had an incredible debut season in English football, but Guardiola is optimistic that he still has lots to offer.
"It is a surprise for all of us - maybe not for him - to do what he's doing in this tough league, but the way he behaves and has done it is for the success of the team," Guardiola added.He will benefit personally and professionally if he breaks records, of course. It's encouraging.The length of time that a record stood unbroken contributes to its significance. He said: "He himself or another one will break the record Erling is going to set, because I'm pretty sure he's going to score more goals in the Premier League until the end of the season."
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