Sergio Aguero is ready to offer Manchester City a timely injury boost by stepping up his return from a hamstring injury next week.
The striker suffered the muscle problem during a draw against West Ham last month, his third consecutive start following a prolonged absence with a knee injury.
Aguero has been training alone and is hopeful of returning to sessions with Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad next week.
City travel to Tottenham a week on Saturday and are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Leicester City, although possess a game in hand.