Pep Guardiola tips Sergio Aguero to still have a major say in Man City's season

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straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand jokingly accused Gary Lineker of "showing off" during his latest post-match interview with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. Lineker was speaking to Guardiola from the BT Sport studio following City's victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the last 16 of the Champions League.

straight to your inboxThierry Henry believes that Manchester City should not only aim to sign Erling Haaland but Kylian Mbappe as well.City have made a new centre forward their top priority this coming summer, with no decision yet made on the future of Sergio Aguero, who is out of contract at the end of the season, and the inconsistent form of Gabriel Jesus.

straight to your inboxManchester City are on course to win the Premier League title this season - but can they go on to mount a historic quadruple charge? Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas certainly think so, sharing their views on the BBC Sport panel alongside presenter Gary Lineker after Pep Guardiola's side swept aside relegation-threatened Fulham.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola warned Raheem Sterling that he will soon have even more competition for a place in the squad after leaving him out of the squad to face Fulham.Sterling, 26, has been one of the most-used and most successful players under Guardiola at Manchester City; only two outfield players have more minutes than him this season and his goal at Anfield last month saw him become the third ever player - after Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero - to score 100 goals on the Catalan’s

straight to your inboxJoleon Lescott has said he never wants Sergio Aguero to leave Manchester City after the striker ended his 13-month Premier League goal drought. The Argentine striker - whose last league goal came in January 2020 against Sheffield United - wrapped up the scoring for City in their 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus to his Manchester City side for the Premier League trip to Fulham.City face Scott Parker's side in a game that could have big implications for the top and bottom of the table, with Fulham able to move out of the relegation zone with a win. City can move 17 clear of second place before Manchester United and Leicester play tomorrow.

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero has played down talk of a potential move to Barcelona. The Manchester City legend is out of contract at the end of the season and, after an injury-hit campaign, his future at the club is far from certain.

direct to your inboxGraeme Souness says he is "mystified" by Sergio Aguero's lack of game time at Manchester City. Former Liverpool midfielder Souness added that he "would not be a happy bunny" if he was in Aguero 's position.

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero and Fernandinho will have to wait to learn if Manchester City want them for next season because they are currently occupied with trying to win titles.The two senior players have contracts that expire in the summer, and they could end the campaign without any further clarity on their futures.

direct to your inboxManchester City, favourites at 1/2 with Betfred, will be very confident going into this game with 22 consecutive wins in all competitions under their belts. Since Manchester United, who are 6/1, went top of the table in January, they have dropped points in seven of their last 10 Premier League matches with six draws and a surprising defeat at home against Sheffield United.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has hailed Gabriel Jesus as Manchester City’s hidden hero after the Brazil striker’s two goals to sink Wolves.The Blues made it 21 wins on the bounce, and have been lauded by their fans for some brilliant team performances.But doubts have remained over Jesus, who has been afforded a chance to claim a regular place in the side by Sergio Aguero’s long injury absence – but trails behind top scorer Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling with 11 goals.Guardiola says

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester City ’s record 20 consecutive wins as on one of their “greatest achievements”. The Blues fought their way to a tough 2-1 win over West Ham with goals from defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones, to take a 13-point lead over Manchester United and Leicester at the top of the Premier League.

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero says he is itching to get back on the pitch after a long absence after he was handed a first Manchester City start for four months.Aguero last started in City's reverse fixture against West Ham, but was substituted at half time as his managed return from injury suffered another setback that saw him miss much of the following four months.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne to his Manchester City starting line up in search of a 20th straight win.West Ham will try to stop City's incredible run, with the Hammers on a decent run of their own. The Blues have had a quick turnaround from Wednesday's Champions League win over Borussia Monchengladbach, and Guardiola has stayed true to his pre-match assertion that he would make a number of changes.

straight to your inbox"It was one of the worst feelings I’ve experienced coming away from a football ground."That's not the memory you'd expect from someone who had a golden ticket for one of the greatest moments in Manchester City's history.But as Sergio Aguero was cartwheeling away, shirt waving above his head, 45,000 City fans going crazy as the Premier League trophy was snatched from Manchester United's waiting hands, some fans had done the unthinkable. They'd left early.For those Blues,

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves has claimed Gabriel Jesus is "the best reserve centre-forward in the world" and likened the Manchester City striker to Roberto Firmino.The Brazilian striker has often played second-fiddle to Sergio Aguero since arriving at the Etihad Stadium. However, despite Aguero's injuries, Jesus has still found himself regularly rotated, with Pep Guardiola often playing Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling or Bernardo Silva as a "false nine".