Pellegrini hopes for Aguero all-clear after City hit top


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LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City climbed back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday with manager Manuel Pellegrini hoping the good news will continue with striker Sergio Aguero being given an injury all-clear.

Aguero hobbled off with a grimace in the 63rd minute after appearing to turn his ankle during a 3-1 win over Southampton at the Etihad Stadium that took City to the number one spot on goal difference from Leicester City.

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