• Erling Haaland labels Manchester City’s season as ‘horrific’ despite reaching the FA Cup final.
• City is currently in fourth place, struggling to meet the standards set by previous seasons.
• Haaland highlights the need for player improvement and recovery from injuries.

Erling Haaland has described Manchester City’s current season as "horrific" despite the team reaching the FA Cup final and being in contention for Champions League qualification. The striker noted that the club’s failure to secure a fifth consecutive Premier League title has contributed to this sentiment. "It is a good habit to reach Wembley and always important to win trophies," he stated, emphasizing that reaching the final shows resilience amid challenges, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.

City currently sits fourth in the Premier League standings, two points above Chelsea with just two matches remaining. Haaland pointed out the team's lack of stability this season and admitted that the players have not performed to their potential: "Every single one of us hasn't been good enough and we haven't been at our best," he remarked, citing the difficulty of competing at high levels when not fully fit, according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

In terms of personal performance, Haaland has faced setbacks, including a month-long absence due to an ankle injury sustained during the FA Cup quarter-finals. He expressed the disappointment of being sidelined, stating, "It has been horrible to get injured. It is not nice to see the team play," but he emphasized his intent to return with full energy for the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.

As City prepares for the upcoming FA Cup final on May 17, Haaland is focused on achieving a positive outcome and ending the season with a trophy. His resolve highlights the importance of maintaining standards set by previous successful campaigns, making it clear that the willingness to win must be reinvigorated, according to BBC and Reuters.