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Man City star set for FA Cup return

Manchester City striker Aguero reacts

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero reacts after being injured in a challenge with Burnley defender Ben Mee (not pictured) during their English Premier League match against Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on June 22, 2020.

Photo credit: Martin Rickett | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Aguero, City's record goalscorer, has made just nine appearances so far this season, with six of those from the bench, following a series of fitness problems
  • The 32-year-old missed both the end of last season and the start of the current campaign after knee surgery in June
  • City manager Pep Guardiola believes the Argentina forward can now start from the kick-off

London

Sergio Aguero could make his first Manchester City start since October when the club face Birmingham in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.