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Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream

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If you’re reading this, it means that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has turned 32. I look at what has been been a whirlwind year for him and what’s in store for one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers, whose admirable quest for continental club success is fast reaching its eventual conclusion. Continue reading “Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream”

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Sergio Aguero breaks Henry and Shearer’s PL records as City thrash Aston Villa 6-1

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Sergio Aguero netted a well-taken hattrick during Manchester City’s 6-1 rout of Aston Villa, breaking two Premier League records along the way: leapfrogging Thierry Henry to become the highest scoring non-Englishman in top-flight history while usurping Alan Shearer’s hat-trick record with his 12th too. Continue reading “Sergio Aguero breaks Henry and Shearer’s PL records as City thrash Aston Villa 6-1”

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Manchester City 8-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points

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Bernardo Silva netted his first career hat-trick as Manchester City celebrated their 125th anniversary with a record-breaking 8-0 home victory against a woeful Watford display on Saturday lunchtime. But what were five talking points from their memorable win here?

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Manchester City 6-0 Watford: Slick Citizens cruise to domestic treble with FA Cup triumph

 

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Goals from David Silva, Kevin de Bruyne and a brace for both Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling helped Manchester City clinch a record domestic treble with an emphatic 6-0 win over a spirited Watford effort, securing this season’s FA Cup trophy at Wembley. 
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Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title

Manchester City players celebrate with the Premier League trophy after finishing the season on 98 points

Manchester City retained their Premier League title in style with a 4-1 win over Brighton on a busy afternoon away at the Amex on the final day of the season. What were five talking points from their emphatic win on the south Coast, as the 18/19 campaign draws to a close? Continue reading “Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title”

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Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

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Manchester City took a big step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over rivals Man Utd, but what were five talking points from their Derby win? 
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City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues

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Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and if not for Bernd Leno’s important saves, it could’ve ultimately been a more dominant scoreline at the Ethiad. Here are two key talking points – one from each perspective – as the defending champions closed the gap on Liverpool to four points.  Continue reading “City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues”

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Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal: Aguero hat-trick as Citizens cruise to win

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Sergio Aguero scored his 10th Premier League hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a comfortable victory over Arsenal, closing the gap on leaders Liverpool back to two points.

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Southampton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

City earned a hard-fought three points against Southampton, ending 2018 with a win

Manchester City earned a hard-fought victory against Southampton at St. Mary’s, but what were five talking points from the game?
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3 reasons why Liverpool will not win the Premier League this season

Goals from Salah and van Dijk saw Liverpool top the Premier League at Christmas

The Reds may be top at Christmas, but here are three reasons why Jurgen Klopp’s men will not be lifting the Premier League in May… Continue reading “3 reasons why Liverpool will not win the Premier League this season”

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West Ham 0-4 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops

Manchester City players celebrate during their 4-0 thrashing of West Ham

Manchester City continued their excellent start to the season in emphatic style, with a 4-0 thrashing of West Ham at the London Stadium. Who struggled, while others excelled at the London Stadium? Continue reading “West Ham 0-4 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Everton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

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First-half goals from Leroy Sané, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling helped seal a comfortable away victory for Manchester City – who can now secure this season’s Premier League title with a win over local rivals United next weekend.  Continue reading “Everton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points”