Manchester City attacker Gabriel Jesus has hinted he sees himself as Sergio Aguero's successor.

He has been encouraged not just by his performances but by the fact that manager Pep Guardiola has used him more often than Aguero this season - including the Champions League game at Real Madrid where a Jesus header got the Blues back level on the scoresheet.

"Today Aguero is a little older and therefore he may not be able to do what I can do without the ball, which is to defend, steal the ball and help. I don't know if at 30 I'll be able to do that," he said in an Instagram Live.

"I have played important games, scored goals, I believe I am improving and I have more to improve. I feel that my greatest quality is my mindset."