Team News: Sergio Aguero restored to Man City lineup

Aguero restored to Man City lineup

Sergio Aguero has been restored to the Manchester City lineup for tonight's Europa League second-leg tie against Sporting Lisbon at the Etihad Stadium.

The striker started on the bench for Sunday's defeat at Swansea City.

Aleksandr Kolarov comes into the defence, while David Pizarro replaces the injured Gareth Barry in the midfield.

Emiliano Insua has shaken off a knock to start for Lisbon as they look to protect their 1-0 first-leg lead.

Man City: Hart; Richards, K Toure, Savic, Kolarov; Pizarro, Y Toure, Johnson, Silva; Balotelli, Aguero Subs: Pantilimon, Clichy, Roman, Milner, Nasri, de Jong, Dzeko

Sporting: Patricio; Pereirinha, Xandao, Polga, Insua; Carrico, Schaars, Fernandez; Izmailov, Van Wolfswinkel, Capel

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