Man City team news: Pep Guardiola receives huge injury boost but faces problems in defence ahead of Stoke clash

Man City will be looking to maintain their winning run when they take on Stoke City this weekend.

The clash takes place at the Etihad stadium on Saturday, October 14 while kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 (GMT).

The Citizens have recorded eight victories in a row, scoring 26 goals in the process while only conceding twice. Stoke meanwhile registered a 2-1 victory over Southampton in their last league clash.

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Man City team news:

Pep Guadriola has received a massive injury boost with the return of Kun Aguero to first team training. The Argentinian striker was expected to be out for several weeks however, resumed light training on Tuesday.

Aguero will however miss this weekends encounter. Benjamin Mendy has also been ruled out with a long-term knee injury while Vincent Kompany is a doubt due to a calf problem.

Star playmaker Ilkay Gundogan is once again available for selection. The Germany international is slowly regaining full match fitness following a ten month injury lay-off.