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Team news: Sergio Aguero, Willy Caballero start for City, Kylian Mbappe leads Monaco attack

Pete Sharland

Updated 21/02/2017 at 18:53 GMT

Sergio Aguero and Willy Caballero both start for Manchester City in the Champions League whilst their opponents Monaco opt for hugely talented youngster Kylian Mbappe.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Sergio Aguero after the game

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Aguero had lost his place to Brazilian youngster Gabriel Jesus, but he suffered a broken foot against Bournemouth in the Premier League, which has opened the door for Aguero to lead the line.
The Argentina forward scored against Bournemouth, but struggled against Huddersfield in a 0-0 draw in the FA Cup fifth round however Pep Guardiola retains faith in the fans favourite. .
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Sergio Aguero (2nd R) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on February 13, 2017

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Caballero keeps his place in the team ahead of Claudio Bravo while the City graphic has Fernandinho starting at left-back.
As for Leonardo Jardim's Monaco, they drop Valere Germain to the bench to give 18-year-old Mbappe a place next to Radamel Falcao while they are full-strength aside from that with all four of their hugely talented midfielders starting.

Teams:

Manchester City: Caballero - Sagna, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho - Yaya Touré - Sané, Silva, De Bruyne, Sterling - Agüero
Monaco: Subasic - Sidibé, Glik, Raggi, Mendy - Bernardo Silva, Fabinho Bakayoko, Lemar - Falcao, Mbappé
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