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Guardiola reveals toughest decision at Man City & leaves Toure out of training

Aguero, 28, has scored nine goals in his first five appearances this season but has had to sit out the last three domestic games after picking up a ban in August.

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‘I’m so so happy with Sergio but I want more, he can do better, ‘ said Guardiola who has kept his squad at their Celtic Manor base in South Wales since Wednesday’s cup tie. “I know he can do better”.

“I hear a lot of things that are not true about what is happening now”, Guardiola said, as quoted by the Manchester Evening News.

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.

“I think for the history of Nolito and Aguero, they are normal guys and they want to play”.

Guardiola does not feel it is necessary for Aguero to curb any aggressive tendencies in his game as the Argentina global looks to build on a phenomenal return of nine goals in five matches under his management.

Captain Vincent Kompany is facing another lay-off after suffering a groin injury in his comeback game against the Swans in the EFL Cup in midweek and no date has yet been put on his return.

Playmaker David Silva might return after a muscle injury but midfielder Fabian Delph could still be doubtful. “Now, we have gone to the hotel, stayed together, have a good dinner and time in the spa with the water”.

The value in backing a road win is further enhanced when one accounts for the fact that City have won six and lost none of their last eight league games against Swansea.

The player in question, Fernando, made his second competitive start of the season and impressed despite being rushed back to action in order to give the likes of Fernandinho, Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne a break.

Guardiola added: “I am happy for nine wins in a row because a win helps you to win more”.

‘I know what’s going to happen if we lose.

“That’s my target and my focus as a coach”.

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“We have time to speak, but ultimately, the players decide”.

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