While pre-seasons shortened by the World Cup and last-minute transfers will leave many Premier League managers with some difficult selection decisions to make this weekend, Pep Guardiola’s biggest problem is more simply the sheer talent and depth at his disposal.
Indeed, City have put together a formidable squad over the last few years and they now boast an embarrassment of riches in pretty much all departments – including up front where Sergio Aguero is understudied by supremely talented youngster Gabriel Jesus.
With that in mind, we asked City fans earlier this week to vote for who should start up front in the biggest clash of the Premier League’s opening weekend – the reigning champions’ trip to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal.
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While starting Aguero unsurprisingly proved the most popular option and the idea of both leading the line certainly captured the imagination of some, an incredibly small minority of just 4% would be prepared to start Jesus alone without the Argentine on the pitch or alongside the young forward.
Aged 21, Jesus is surely one of the most exciting prospects in Europe – but perhaps the Etihad faithful aren’t quite as convinced about the Brazilian’s ability as most would assume.
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