Manchester City's Sergio Aguero close to return from injury

England: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says striker Sergio Aguero could be back in action next week after being out for almost a month with a calf injury.

The 25-year-old Argentine is City's top scorer this season with 19 goals but has not played since the 6-3 win over Arsenal on December 14.

Aguero, however, is back in training and could be available for City's Premier League game against Cardiff on January 18.

Pellegrini says "Aguero continues working and maybe next week he can be fit."

City have won six of their seven games in Aguero's absence and are currently second in the Premier League, one point behind Arsenal.