So, for the first time since 6 December, when Manchester City lost 1-0 at Aston Villa, Erling Haaland starts a match having recovered from the foot injury that saw him miss almost two months of action.
Fantasy football managers around the world rejoice, Premier League defenders less so.
Team news - Haaland starts for Manchester City
Brentford v Manchester City (20:00 GMT)
Brentford have made just one change to the side that were narrowly beaten 3-2 at Tottenham on Wednesday.
On-loan Sergio Reguilon, who couldn't play against parent club Spurs, comes back into the team for Keane Lewis-Potter.