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Man City team news: Aguero out as Gundogan covers Fernandinho absence against Tottenham

The Premier League leaders cannot wrap up title glory at Wembley Stadium, but they can edge back to within touching distance of the top-flight crown

Ilkay Gundogan has been charged with the task of covering Fernandinho’s absence for Manchester City against Tottenham.

With the Brazilian midfielder serving a suspension, Pep Guardiola has turned to an experienced Germany international for assistance.

While City have an embarrassment of riches from which to piece together a starting XI, they are without a number of key figures at present.

Sergio Aguero was pushed through the pain barrier in midweek against Liverpool, but that was with a Champions League semi-final place on the line.