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Manchester City striker Segio Aguero has said that Radamel Falcao's class and qualities are permanent despite a difficult first season in the Premier League.
City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday and Robin van Persie's return will likely bump Falcao further down Louis van Gaal's pecking order ahead of the top-four clash.
The Colombian has scored just four Premier League goals since arriving in Manchester on deadline day and has not started a top flight game since February.
Van Gaal said last month 'we are looking for the solution' when asked about Falcao's disappointing form, but Aguero insists the former Atletico Madrid man is among the most naturally gifted strikers in the game.
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"[United] have a number of very talented strikers," Aguero told reporters. "The one who in his career has been the most predatory is Falcao.
"He isn't having an easy time this season, but I really admire his commitment and his class and qualities are permanent. He is probably one of the most naturally gifted strikers in football at the moment."
