Manchester city v Stoke city

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Sergio Aguero could feature against Stoke on Saturday, two weeks after breaking a rib in a car crash, says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

The 29-year-old striker was expected to be out for several weeks after the crash in Amsterdam on 29 September.But the Argentina forward resumed full training on Thursday and "did quite well", according to the City manager.When asked if Aguero would play, Guardiola said: "Maybe. He is not 100% but he has recovered quite well."Midfielder Fabian Delph is a slight doubt because of a hamstring problem, although he too has returned to training, but captain Vincent Kompany is still out with a calf injury.Stoke are without midfielder Joe Allen, who suffered concussion during Wales' World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.Defenders Ryan Shawcross and Bruno Martins Indi are unlikely to feature because of respective back and groin injuries.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES

Steve Bower: "It is a question that has already been posed, and it will be asked time and time again this season - how do you try and stop free-scoring Manchester City? "Stoke manager Mark Hughes will have been searching for an answer during the international break. He succeeded with a plan as recently as March when Stoke earned a goalless draw at the Etihad."However, his former club currently have a much more clinical look about them; 22 goals from only seven games, including 5-0 victories in each of their last two home fixtures, has given them an added air of confidence, particularly evident in their victory at Chelsea."Any hint of a repeat from last season's visit for Stoke will be a welcome bonus."