Owen Hargreaves will not rush back to fitness at Man City

Manchester City's new signing Owen Hargreaves concedes he will not be able to rush back into action. Hargreaves, 30, who was released by Manchester United after four injury-blighted years at Old Trafford, signed a one-year deal on Thursday. The England international has been restricted to just four appearances in the last three seasons, and accepts he is still short of match fitness. "It's important that you get back into a rhythm of playing," said Hargreaves. "There's tons of games to come this season in various competitions." That means a return to action against former club Bayern Munich in the Champions League later this month is unlikely."I've never not played in the Champions League. It's pretty much been standard for me every season," he added. "Bayern is a wonderful club - I had a great time there and won the Champions League. They are going to be tough opposition and it will be an exciting game for the club."