Manchester City have been affected by the inconsistencies of Sergio Aguero in the current Premier League season.

Pep Guardiola’s side are yet to hit top gear with their top star struggling with fitness issues. The Argentine has made three appearances out of 12 in the Premier League and found the net once for the former Champions.

He enjoyed the final 15 minutes of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion but seems unlikely to make the starting 11 at the Saint Mary’s due to illness.

Pep Guardiola updated that the 32-year old is still short of fitness.

“After the game he missed training, yesterday he did not train,” Guardiola said. “He trained today and trained really well but I don't know how many minutes (he can play).

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“It is important he makes the training sessions but after the game, he could not. It wasn't the knee, it was another area.”

Manchester City are 9th on the League table with 20 points – they have lost twice, drawn five and won five in 12 games. Their recent form seems unpredictable due to their inability to hold on to lead in games as compared to last season. Gabriel Jesus is failing to fill the big boots of Aguero with his side stuck on 18 goals from 12 games – compared with 35 at the same stage of the campaign last year.

“Of course we have to play better,” he said.

“There are some principles we are not able to do. We have to come back. The only chance we have is to create more.

“We have to play better. The responsibility is not just on the strikers. Everybody can be involved to create more,” he added.