Manchester City have received a huge boost after welcoming back manager Pep Guardiola.

The Spanish manager returned to the City Football Academy after spending time in Spain following a back operation.

Guardiola's team was in the care of assistant Juanmo Lillo for games against Sheffield United and Fulham, which they both won.

But the club has confirmed that Guardiola is back and that he has been taking training this week.

The Citizens, who have made a great start to this season, take on West Ham United on Saturday in the Premier League.

City then have their first Champions League game of the season on Tuesday against Crvena Zvezda.