Aguero extends Man City contract to 2021

"When I watch them I think "thank goodness we only play them twice".

Gabriel Jesus joining from Palmeiras provided Aguero with serious competition, and the Catalan will continue to have no qualms about taking the Argentine out of his line-up when he believes it is required.

"But the relationship [with Aguero] was always top, was flawless, and I'm delighted he can continue playing here".

"I wouldn't like to use that as an excuse, we had that type of crowd in the Champions League before and we were able to win", Arteta said.

"I speak with the doctor sometimes, and he's telling me he's going so well".

Cardiff City have won just one of their 14 Premier League games against the "big six" sides (W1 D1 L12), losing each of their last 10 conceding 30 goals in the process. "I don't know what's happening after three years but it's nice to count on him". "We will see. The important thing is when he comes back on the pitch he is completely fit and can finish the rest of the season".

With Pep Guardiola serving a one-match touchline ban, Mikel Arteta was put in charge and the former Arsenal midfielder spoke about the home supporters after the 2-1 defeat. You have to learn from that and improve.

"The way they play, physicality is going to happen".

The arrival of the attacker on Merseyside seemed inevitable during the summer, with the deal looking all but complete ahead of the World Cup, but for reasons which remain unknown to a full extent the move did not go through. After what we have done it's a new challenge.

"It's true that we've got a lot of young talent that in the future can make the difference", Aguero said. "If done, OK, improve with that".