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Guardiola insists he's happy with Gabriel Jesus carrying Man City attack

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists he's happy with Gabriel Jesus carrying their attack.

An injury to Sergio Aguero leaves the Blues without their club record scorer for at least the rest of their domestic campaign and potentially the whole season including the Champions League.

"No-one can compare to Sergio and what he has done in his career. He is older than Gabriel. Gabriel gives us something that is perfect for me and for us," the manager said.

"They are complementary. What one guy has the other one maybe struggles [with] and the other has something that the other struggles [with]. Gabriel has something that is unique in the world, he helps us to be more aggressive, he is a fighter and helps us and I remember how many goals we have scored the last four or five games thanks to him.

"Gabriel has something special for us but it is unfair to compare me as a manager with others, or compare players. We have to adapt his qualities to benefit him and the team."

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