Sunday Mail (UK)

STERLING SERVICE MAY COST RODGERS

- Swansea...........................1 Man City ..........................3

Manchester City offered Brendan Rodgers another example of their awesome attacking talent as they racked up a TENTH successive victory.

But it may have come at a cost as Kevin de Bruyne limped off late on with an injury that makes him a big doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Rodgers’ Celtic.

Pep Guardiola’s dazzlers head to Celtic Park still top of the Premier League after c ont i nu in g the i r unblemishe­d start under the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss .

Sergio Aguero, back f rom a three- match domestic ban, scored twice to indicate he’s ready to add to his hat-trick against Monchengla­dbach.

And Rodger s’ old Liverpool charge Raheem Sterling was also on the mark to seal the deal.

But the suspected hamstring injury winger de Bruyne picked up put a dampener on their day.

Guardiola said: “I think he is injured. That’s why we need to have a big squad as everyone will help us.”

Ominously for the Hoops star striker Aguero is in fine fettle.

The City boss added: “Sergio is quality. His first step, second step in the box is so good and that is why he is one of the best strikers in the world.

“But I want to help him improve his game.”

Aguero opened the scoring after just eight minutes from Bacary Sagna’s driven cross. City’s Craig Swan

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WINCE OF WALES De Bruyne receives treatment
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