Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero is close to a return.

The Argentine, who has been sidelined through injury, was an unused substitute in Sunday's win over Arsenal at the Emirates.

"I am looking forward to putting him in," Guardiola told reporters. "We cannot forget he was a long time injured and you get rhythm when you play minutes.

"But he deserves to play and I want it. I want to say keep working hard and your time is coming.

"It's about his physical condition - he was one year injured; he only played a few minutes.

"I want to be sure for him - for us as well - but for him."