Man City vs Stoke: Confirmed Line-ups – Aguero makes the bench, star midfielder does not start

Manchester City take on Stoke City at the Etihad knowing they can end the weekend as Premier League leaders.

Sergio Agüero has made the bench after recovering from a rib injury following his car crash in Amsterdam.

Midfielder of Turkish origin Ilkay Gundogan will not start either but has made the bench as he works towards full match fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Pep Guardiola has named the same starting line-up that beat Chelsea 1-0 a fortnight ago.

Kevin de Bruyne will make his 100th appearance for City this afternoon and Jesus will start upfront.

City have gone 19 games unbeaten at the Etihad in all competitions and 15 in the Premier League.

And here is another impressive stat. Stoke have not beat a side who started the day as league leaders since 1972.

Man City vs Stoke: Confirmed Line-ups

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Delph, De Bruyne, Silva (c), Fernandinho, Sterling, Sane, Jesus

Subs: Bravo, Danilo, Gundogan, Aguero, Mangala, B. Silva, Toure

Stoke XI: Butland; Edwards, Zouma, Wimmer, Pieters; Cameron, Fletcher; Diouf, Shaqiri, Choupo-Moting; Jese