Five reasons Manchester City will make the Champions League Knockout Stage despite Bayern Munich being among a tough draw

A fit Sergio Aguero

City are undoubtedly a much better side when striker Sergio Aguero is fit, with the Argentine regularly having struggled with his fitness – but seemingly sensibly working his way gradually up to full fitness at the start of this season. If the former Atletico Madrid man is really raring to go by the time City kick off their continental campaign against Bayern, it will be a huge boost for Manuel Pellegrini and his side.