Sergio Aguero takes top billing as Manchester City silence Spurs

Whilst there were a raft of contentious decisions to rake over in Manchester City’s 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham, it is star man Sergio Aguero who should garner the lion’s share of the attention after what was an enthralling encounter.

The exhilarating Argentina frontman often has to play second fiddle to exceptional countryman Lionel Messi in his national team, and also had to watch Diego Costa take the plaudits in the Premier League this term. Aguero, however, put in a performance that deserves recognition from his peers, with four fantastic finishes against an unlucky Spurs side.

Tottenham started as the brighter of these two teams, bringing the game to the home side, who had opted for a more cautious option of Gael Clichy at left back instead of Aleksandar Kolarov.

Mauricio Pochettino took a gamble up front, by putting all his eggs in misfiring Roberto Soldado’s basket, as Emmanuel Adebayor and Harry Kane watched from the bench. Whilst debatable refereeing decisions played a part in the visitors’ downfall, it was certainly the ruthlessness and composure of City’s offensive options, including a rampant Jesus Navas, that made the difference in the end. Tottenham, after all, were also handed chances on a platter.

Neither team provided a masterclass in defensive stability, but the encounter was all the more exciting for it, as fans were treated to the sight of two talented and fluid attacking midfields creating a host of opportunities.

City were certainly on the backfoot to begin with, as Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen threatened Joe Hart’s goal, but it took the Mancunian club just 12 minutes to bare their teeth and illustrate what a difference confidence and experience can make.

Frank Lampard, who was soon to be stretchered of with a suspected thigh strain, crafted a chance for Aguero, who was casual and assured as he picked out a spot in the far corner to fire the Sky Blues ahead.

The fine finish was Aguero’s 58th City goal, and elevated him to joint all-time top scorer for the Premier League club, alongside compatriot Carlos Tevez. The Argentine superstar was not done yet, however.

Spurs, to their credit, responded swiftly, with Eriksen continuing to cause mayhem. The young Dane capitalised on a Fernando mistake to lash an excellent effort past a helpless Hart, netting his second in as many games.