Manuel Pellegrini insisted Aguero, who has struggled with injury this season, was merely proving why he’s been the best striker in the Premier League for years. I think it is the moment that Sergio normally has when 100 per cent fit.
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Aguero was the star for the Citizens, as he scored both the goals for the visiting team at the Boleyn Ground.
“When he is on the pitch, it’s not that he is great and confident, but he makes all the other players better”.
City had been building pressure and Jesus Navas should have done better than produce a scuffed finish from inside the box, but their next effort was more memorable. It is very important the team plays with him in every game, ‘ Pellegrini said.
Valencia gave the Hammers the lead again on 56 minutes after City were caught napping from a quick throw-in – but Aguero equalised for a second time to prevent the hosts from completing a memorable Premier League double.
City will make changes for the second leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final with Everton on Wednesday, but it seems inconceivable that Aguero will be rested.
Aguero is one big reason City can win silverware this season and papered over the cracks against West Ham. Apart from the glasses he wore for the opening ten minutes to protect an eye injury, Song looked much more like the player that Barcelona paid Arsenal £15m for in 2012.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic was more proud than disappointed of his side despite conceding a late equaliser. We knew before the game he has a long throw-in. ‘I’m really pleased how we defended and our goals were not down to their bad defending, they were down to our good attacking’. West Ham have very hard players so you must be very concentrated to try and stop them and with our team the same thing. If you look at the whole game we had two or three clear chances to score and win the game.
His return from injury has surely added some spark to the City attack and hopes will be high that their talisman remains fit for the remainder of the season, if they want any real shot at the title.
West Ham skipper Mark Noble told Sky Sports 1: “They’re a top, top team but I just thought a little bit of luck went their way with the second goal”.
Manchester City, therefore, headed into the dressing room in need of an inspired performance if they were to close the gap on leaders Leicester City when the referee kicked off the second half.
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“They believe. And there’s nothing wrong in it. For me, it’s great if they believe”.
