The striker has bagged 17 league goals in an injury-hit season, and had looked a doubt for the finale after limping off in the 3-2 victory over Everton last weekend with a groin problem.
Pellegrini, however, confirmed he had no injury concerns, including Aguero, who grabbed a stoppage-time goal against Queens Park Rangers in 2012 which handed his team the Premier League trophy and sent the Etihad Stadium into raptures.
"The whole squad is fit," Pellegrini told a news conference.
"It is very important because for a manager if you have your whole squad and can choose between all your players it is the most important thing."
The phenomenal strength of City’s squad ensured Aguero was not missed in the thrashing of Aston Villa, with Edin Dzeko scoring twice to take his league tally for the season to 16.
With big-money signings Stevan Jovetic and Alvaro Negredo waiting patiently in the wings, the embarrassment of riches at Pellegrini’s disposal should ensure they have enough firepower to comfortably see off West Ham and avoid the nerve-shredding tension of 2012.
"It was very important at the beginning of the season to have a good squad: more than a team, a squad," Pellegrini added.
Should City secure a second Premier League crown in three seasons, it would be Pellegrini’s first league title since he won the Clausura with River Plate in Argentina in 2003 and a maiden success in Europe.
The Chilean, who has become known for his calm, emotionless exterior, said it would be business as usual against West Ham.
"It is a very important weekend because it is the last game," he said.
"It is the work from the whole year that we play for but also it is a normal game because I think the best way to do it is to repeat what we have done all season so far," Pellegrini said.
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