Published 02:59 IST, November 2nd 2019
Premier League: Sergio Aguero a key figure for Manchester City
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, is a key figure for City as they try and attempt to dethrone Liverpool from the top of the Barclays Premier League table
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Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, is a key figure for City as they try and attempt to dethrone Liverpool from the top of the Premier League as the Argentine plays his best football under manager, Pep Guardiola. Having spent 8 years with Manchester City, Aguero is now City's top goal scorer and has 4 Premier League titles, 4 league cups and one FA Cup to his credit while turning Manchester blue after ending the decades-old dominance of Manchester United.
'One of the best decisions of my life'
Sergio played his 350th game for Manchester City and marked the occasion by scoring a brace against Southampton in the league cup fourth-round win on October 29, adding to a total of 12 goals this season and a total of 243 club goals. It is the 31-year-old-striker and his knack of consistently scoring goals that boost Manchester City's chances of winning a 3rd consecutive Premier League title.
In an interview, Sergio said that it was hard to picture himself at City for such a long time when he initially signed for the club 8 years ago and as time went by and they won titles, it became clear to him that he wanted to stay at the Etihad and enjoy football during his time at the club.
'I felt at home'
He further said how could he not feel like a Manchester City player? Sergio said that he felt at home as soon as he joined the club and that made his transition into English football is a very smooth process. He also stated that signing for City was one of the best decisions he had ever made in his life.
Liverpool's bid to win the first title since 1990
Meanwhile, Liverpool chases to win their first league title since 1990 and enjoy a cushion of 6 points against second-placed Manchester City but remain wary of City's players with likes of Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, and Kevin De Bruyne.
A 3rd consecutive win for Manchester United
Also, Manchester United enjoyed their revival under manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after they recorded a third successive victory in a 2-1 win against Frank Lampard's Chelsea in the round of 16 matches of the Carabao cup. Marcus Rashford's Penalty in the 25th minute helped United gain a 1 goal lead before Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi equalized in the 61st minute but it was the young England International's 73rd-minute free-kick that sealed the deal for Manchester United and ended Chelsea's seven-match winning streak. The Red Devils next face Colchester United in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal.
(With inputs from agencies)
Updated 02:59 IST, November 2nd 2019