Sergio Aguero banned: Manchester City hothead set to face Celtic in dead rubber as Pep Guardiola weighs up options
Aguero suspended for four Premier League games after red card for terrible tackle on David Luiz during 3-1 defeat to Chelsea
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SERGIO AGUERO is set to face Celtic in a dead rubber Champions League clash this week after receiving a four-game Premier League ban.
Aguero was sent off during Manchester City’s heated 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday after producing a horrific two-footed tackle on David Luiz.
Straight reds only merit a three-match suspension, but Aguero has already been on the receiving end of one this season after elbowing West Ham defender Winston Reid.
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The Argentine will miss crucial games against Leicester, Watford, Arsenal and Hull as a result.
And he is now likely to start against Celtic on Tuesday evening as Pep Guardiola looks to protect his available attacking options.
Kelechi Iheanacho is the natural candidate to replace Aguero as the only other striker in the squad.
But the likes of Nolito, Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne have all briefly flirted with leading the line, and tomorrow’s line-up will give some indication as to who will face the Foxes next weekend.
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Another man set to face the Hoops is Fernandinho, who has received a three-match ban for his part in a mass brawl following Aguero’s reckless challenge.
The Brazilian grabbed Cesc Fabregas by the throat before pushing him over the hoardings and was subsequently sent straight off.