Sergio Aguero makes a huge difference to Manchester City Carl (Picture: Reuters)

Sergio Aguero and David Silva are clearly two of the very best imports to have ever played the game in the Premier League.

Manchester City a much different side without those players in their ranks, as both look to overcome recent and niggling injury concerns.

Although the Citizens do have players to step in, with the greatest of respect, Wilfried Bony is no Aguero.

Both players give City an edge. ‘Kun’ the marksman extraordinaire, Silva the silent assassin loading the gun for Aguero to fire. To watch them both in tandem is an absolute joy for any football fan, not just followers of the club.




However, the regular patrons of the Etihad Stadium might have to get used to a City side without either player.

Although Aguero has repeatedly stated that he is happy in Manchester for now, Real Madrid are still known to be casting envious glances in his direction.

The striker’s refusal to sign for Los Blancos during the recent summer window was put down to the player knowing he can achieve everything he wants in a professional sense, including winning the Champions League, at City.

Could David Silva be tempted by a move back to Spain? (Picture: Reuters)

Given their poor start in European football’s top club competition, the Argentine may be forced to revise his short and medium term aspirations.

It may not sit well with fans at Atletico Madrid but at this juncture there is certainly more chance of Aguero fulfilling his ultimate desires in Madrid rather than Manchester.

Silva too could add something to the Real Madrid midfield that is currently missing. It would need Florentino Perez and Rafa Benitez to author a mini-clearout in that area of the team but coming home to Spain would suit both the ex-Valencia player and manager.

City will of course fight tooth and nail to hang on to both of their star men, but in order for them so to do, the club have to start brushing teams aside in Europe.

Losing to Juventus at home and only scraping past Sevilla with an injury time Kevin de Bruyne winner doesn’t speak of a club that is going to dine well at the top table.

In truth, City are still a few players and perhaps the right manager short of being ready to lift the cup with the big ears. Question marks are still being raised in Manuel Pellegrini’s direction, and how the Chilean seemingly fails to inspire on the biggest stage.

Expected failure again this season will likely bring the curtain down on Aguero’s and Silva’s foray into the English top flight as well as Pellegrini’s.

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