That match concluded Aguero’s domestic absence following retrospective punishment from the Football Association for striking Winston Reid with his elbow in August’s 3-1 win over West Ham.
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Jesus is joint top scorer in the league with former City ace Robinho – both on 10 goals – and his cracking goal earned them a valuable point against closest rivals Flamengo last week.
David Silva is poised to return to the City squad for Saturday’s Premier League re-run of the midweek cup clash, which prompted Guardiola to praise one of his less storied midfield performers.
Swansea started on the attack first as Borja Baston’s effort 15 minutes in was palmed away by Willy Caballero.
City soon rediscovered their fluency and it took a superb point-blank save from Swansea goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt to deny them when he reacted brilliantly after Garcia’s cross was deflected goalwards by Swans defender Mike van der Hoorn.
Angelino of Manchester City and Angel Rangel of Swansea City in action during the League Cup third round. The Frenchman’s shot on the edge of the box took a deflection off of Swansea wing-back Neil Taylor before finding the goal.
Champions League success was achieved with the Catalans on two occasions and City fans will be hoping this can be replicated for their side at some stage.
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Manchester City led in possession 60%-40% while forcing two saves out of Nordfeldt.
“I think when you’ve been out for a long time you have to be careful on your comeback”.
The 30-year-old was making his first start since early May during Wednesday’s EFL Cup victory over the same opposition, but was forced off late in the game.
Pressure continues to mount on Guidolin and reports of an interest in Ryan Giggs have seen the odds of sacking the Spanish boss slash.
In the internal confrontation between these teams, often the victory remained on the side of Manchester City. But what I want now is that he is happy and everyday he feels comfortable playing.
Kompany was overheard swearing as he trudged off the pitch and straight down the tunnel without waiting to be assessed by City’s medical staff.
“If he’s injured, he’s injured, he can not stay on the pitch”.
Kompany’s injury was described on Friday as “muscle fatigue of the groin”.
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that he will continue to make tough decisions – and come down hard on anyone who shows a lack of respect for the club.
“We have to get ready, forget about this and get ready for probably a tougher game on Saturday, to be honest with you”. With so many matches in little time, Pep Guardiola has to choose his line-ups carefully for risk of fatigue and possible injuries.
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Guardiola said jettisoning England goalkeeper Joe Hart was his “toughest decision” but had no hesitations axing Yaya Toure following a row with the player’s agent.
