(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended Fernandinho as the Brazilian midfielder prepares to return to the side following a four-game ban. City missed Fernandinho in a 4-0 drubbing at Everton and a draw against Tottenham Hotspur which left them 12 points behind league leaders Chelsea. They did, however, win 5-0 at West Ham in the FA Cup third round. We accept the ban, don't complain, but he's not aggressive, he's honest," Guardiola added. City striker Sergio Aguero will be fit to face 10th-placd West Ham.

Source: The Star January 31, 2017 16:18 UTC