Aguero hopeful of return against Liverpool

And the Manchester City striker has welcomed Reds boss Jurgen Klopp’s arrival in the Premier League, believing the German’s presence will add an extra competitive edge to the league.

Ivory Coast worldwide Bony was sidelined during the recent global break after being forced off early during City’s goalless draw at Aston Villa on November 8.

Aguero returned to full training this week and is keen to feature when Liverpool visit the Etihad Stadium. Jürgen Klopp has come in and he’s a great addition to the Premier League.

“I hope he (Milner) is able to recover”.

Sturridge’s issue has never been his ability – scoring 42 goals in 72 matches for the club – but his ability to stay fit.

The bookmakers have Manchester City as overwhelming favorites so honestly there is no value in betting on the outright result.

Despite playing less football, Sterling has scored more Premier League goals than he did at this stage last year- although it’s scary to see he has the same tally of shots on and off target. Since Klopp’s arrival at Anfield, Lucas has been arguably the most consistent performer in a red shirt and is now one of the first names on the team sheet.

Vincent Company picked up a knock whilst on global duty. Defender Mamadou Sakho has been ruled out for eight weeks with knee ligament damage and his absence will hand the much-maligned Dejan Lovren the opportunity to claim a regular role in Klopp’s team.

Liverpool: 4-3-3Mignolet; Clyne, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno; Lucas, Can, Lallana; Ibe, Coutinho, Benteke.

Apart from a slight dip in form around mid September, where Manchester City lost three times in four games, it has been otherwise a near ideal season for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

12 – City have won 12 of their last 13 home matches.

It remains to be seen whether or not Sterling can achieve legendary status at Manchester City but no doubt he will be looking to get one over on his former club this weekend.