EPL: Manchester City v Stoke City preview

Manchester City v Stoke City preview

Sergio Aguero "could" start for Man City against Stoke on Saturday

Pep Guardiola has confirmed, as the two sides meet in the Premier League.

The star striker broke a rib during a car crash in Amsterdam two weeks ago, and did not feature in the 1-0 win against Chelsea on September 30.

But speaking on Friday, Guardiola said that Aguero may feature in some capacity on Saturday, telling a pre-match press conference: "He has had his first training session and he did quite well. Maybe he could be back for tomorrow."

City have won their last two home games in the Premier League each by a 5-0 scoreline - the only other Premier League side to record three consecutive home wins each by a five or more goal margin were Chelsea in 2010 under Carlo Ancelotti.

 

For Stoke, they have an all-or-nothing approach to their games against Man City, having either kept a clean sheet (3) or conceded exactly four goals (3) in each of their last six league meetings.

 

Although Aguero could return, captain Vincent Kompany is still out with a calf injury but City have no fresh injuries following the international break.

Left-back Benjamin Mendy (knee) is a long-term casualty and will not feature at the Etihad on Saturday.

 

Stoke will be without midfielder Joe Allen this weekend after he concussion following a blow to the head while on international duty this week.

Defensive duo Ryan Shawcross (back) and Bruno Martins Indi (groin) will also miss out while Stephen Ireland is continuing his rehabilitation from the broken leg he suffered in May 2016.

 

But Jese Rodriguez, who missed the win over Southampton before the international break due to compassionate reasons, will return to the squad.