Iheanacho: I’ll replace Aguero

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Kelechi Iheanacho is ready for the challenge of replacing Sergio Aguero as the prolific Manchester City striker takes an enforced break.

Aguero, who has scored 16 times this season, will miss City’s next four games as punishment for his sending-off in last weekend’s stormy loss to Chelsea.

That means a chance for 20-year-old Nigerian Iheanacho, who played himself into form with a goal as City rounded off their Champions League Group C programme with a 1-1 draw against Celtic on Tuesday.

Iheanacho, who had made just six previous starts this season, said: “It’s a big opportunity for me now.

“Sergio’s not around so I have to take responsibility and fill the gap.

“I need to work really hard to prove myself to the team and help the team get these points we need in the Premier League.”

Iheanacho made a positive …

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