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Aidan McCartney

Former Man City defender gives verdict on Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus debate

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has given his verdict on the debate between Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus as the starting striker at City.

Pep Guardiola has a decision to make in attack as Spurs arrive at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

Jesus started against West Ham in the opening day 5-0 victory over West Ham and he got off the mark before being replaced by Aguero.

The Argentina star proceeded to net his first goal of the season to give Guardiola a selection dilemma.

However Richards, who played with Aguero during his time with the Blues , doesn't think it's even a debate. 

Speaking on BBC Five Live's Friday Night Social, he explained: "I think if look at the goals he has scored, the one when we won the league, he seems to score not just goals but the important goals.

"I think Jesus when he comes up against stronger opposition, I'm not going to say he goes hiding but I know if I have Aguero upfront that my full trust is in him to either score, put in a shift or link-up play. I know with Aguero on the team sheet what I am going to get from him.

"He's been in the Premier League for six or seven seasons now and I think he is still underrated.

"People don't give him the respect he deserves. I think he is one of the best ever strikers to play in the Premier League, without a doubt.

"He's up there with the Shearer's and the Henry's. I think Aguero, if he's 100 per cent fit, he is striker number one for me

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