Injured Aguero doubtful for Manchester derby

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is a doubt for the Manchester Derby in a fortnight's time, after reportedly sustaining a calf injury.

The diminutive frontman almost lasted the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 victory over West Ham, as he made way for Fernando with two minutes remaining in regulation time.

His substitution appeared to be nothing more than precaution, although it has now been claimed he picked up a calf problem.

Aguero was due to meet up with the Argentina squad this week, ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela, but reports in his homeland claim the player has been given permission to stay in England after being assessed by national team doctors.

However, Aguero could also be facing a three-match suspension after television replays showed the player elbowing West Ham defender Winston Reid midway through the second half on Sunday's Premier League encounter.

The match referee did not spot the incident, meaning he could face retrospective action in the shape of a three-match suspension.

If the Argentine is slapped with a ban, he will miss the Manchester derby, as well as the games against Bournemouth and Swansea City in the latter stages of September.