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| Sergio Aguero scored his 12th hat-trick to become the highest overseas goalscorer in Premier League history in rampant Man City’s six-goal hammering of sAston Villa |
Sergio Aguero was thrilled to have secured a twin entry into the Premier League history books with his hat-trick against Aston Villa, but remains hungry for even more goals.
The Argentina striker overtook Frenchman Thierry Henry as the Premier Leagueโs leading overseas scorer after taking his tally to 177 goals in 255 matches during Manchester Cityโs 6-1 mauling of Villa.
Aguero also now boasts the most hat-tricks in the competitionโs 18-year history, with his 12th treble seeing him move past Alan Shearer.
The prolific South American hitman, who joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2011, told Sky Sports after the match: โIโm so happy for the record.
โBut I thank my team-mates because they helped me this year. Iโm so happy.โ
Aguero came into Sundayโs game at Villa Park sitting sixth in the all-time Premier League scoring charts.
He is now joint fourth after moving above former Arsenal star Henry and joining Frank Lampard on 177 strikes.
Only Shearer (260), Wayne Rooney (208) and Andrew Cole (187) now lie above the 31-year-old, who is under contract at City until June 2021 and eager to add to his goal tally.
Aguero added: โI want to keep scoring more goals, but it all depends on my team-mates. If they pass to me, then itโs fine.โ
Aguero, who was hailed a โlegendโ by many of his team-mates, dedicated his feats to his son Benjamin.
He said on Twitter: โVery very happy about this victory, and itโs truly moving to reach new milestones โ standing alongside legends like @ThierryHenry, Frank Lampard and @alanshearer.
โIโd like to thank all of those whoโve made this possible. My teammates, the whole @ManCity, our supporters, the @premierleague, my family and all of those who help me be better every day. And a special dedication to my son Benjamin.โ
Aguero said the quality level in the Premier League made his achievements all the more pleasing.
โIโm very happy because itโs not easy to score 12 hat-tricks in the Premier League,โ he said. โIโm very proud, because itโs so difficult.โ
He also praised the impact manager Pep Guardiola has had on his career, adding in an interview on the City Twitter account: โPep has helped me a lot, I am very happy with him.โ
Shearer congratulated the Argentinian on his achievement, saying on Twitter: โA special day for a special player.โ
REUTERS
