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Sergio Aguero has cast his eye over the upcoming Premier League season(Image: Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Sergio Aguero believes former club Manchester City will return to the summit of English football and claim the Premier League title as he backed Phil Foden to get back to his best and compete to be the Player of the Year.

Pep Guardiola's side endured an off year last time out and, for the first time since the Catalan's debut season, finished outside the top two.

He has though backed Arsenal and Chelsea to also finish in the Champions League spots.

The City icon believes Foden could prove key to City's efforts.

The playmaker struggled for form last season, as did several of their key players, but the academy graduate has previously shown himself to be among the elite performers.

Two years ago it was Foden who spearheaded City's ascent to another title and Aguero insists he can get back to that level, but will face competition for individual accolades from the likes of Cole Palmer.

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When quizzed on who could be up for the PFA Player of the Year award he told Stake: "I’d like Foden to win Player of the Year again.

Aguero is hopeful that the Norwegian can reclaim the Golden Boot he missed out on for the first time last year.

Phil Foden endured a drop off last year, but has previously been one of the elite performers(Image: Getty Images)

After scoring 90 times in his first two seasons and topping the goal charts both times the City frontman was outgunned by Mohamed Salah.

However Aguero hopes that a strong season for Haaland in front of goals means the title will head back to Manchester.

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He said: "I’d like Haaland to win awards because that means he’s sure to have a scored a lot for City.

And players arriving to the Premier League with a massive tally like (Viktor) Gyokeres at Arsenal have a chance to shake things up."

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