Sergio Aguero Fires Manchester City to Brink of Title
Manchester City stand on the verge of claiming their third Premier League crown in four seasons after a decisive victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The match at Selhurst Park showcased a moment of brilliance from Sergio Aguero that transformed total domination into tangible success.
Decisive Moments at Selhurst Park
Pep Guardiola’s team controlled possession for long spells but lacked precision in front of goal until the 57th minute, when Aguero unleashed a superb half-volley that shattered Palace’s resistance. Just one minute later, Ferran Torres struck again with a crisp, low finish to extend the lead to 2–0.
“It was a long time that I hadn’t played 90 minutes,” Aguero told the BBC. “The goal was good because maybe we can win the Premier League. Of course, if Liverpool win it’s better.”
City Close In on the Title
With four games remaining, Manchester City sit on 80 points, holding a 13-point advantage over Manchester United. Should United fail to secure all three points against reigning champions Liverpool on Sunday, City will be officially crowned champions. Even a draw would leave United’s faint hopes alive only mathematically, given their significantly weaker goal difference.
Raheem Sterling was denied by the woodwork later in the game, while Joao Cancelo also came close to adding to the scoreline as City continued to assert their superiority.
Author’s Summary
Aguero’s brilliance and City’s dominance at Selhurst Park left them one step away from securing another Premier League title, awaiting only United’s result to confirm their triumph.