Manchester City’s 6-1 thumping of Aston Villa shone a light on how unique a team they are even if the table suggests otherwise.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team have elected next month to go on holiday with their families rather than attend a sunshine training camp in Abu Dhabi.

Sergio Aguero has not indicated a desire to leave when his present contract at Manchester City expires next year, senior sources at the Etihad have stated.

Sergio Aguero says Manchester City are desperate to keep the pressure on runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool.