Manchester City unveil Sergio Aguero statue on 10-year anniversary of first Premier League title

One of the greatest moments in Premier League history was when Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero’s last-minute goal against Queen Park Rangers secured Manchester City its first-ever Premier League title.

On Friday Morning, Manchester City unveiled a statue of former striker Sergio Aguero on the anniversary of his 2012 title-winning goal.

The Club has unveiled a beautiful statue of Argentinian Sergio Aguero outside the Etihad Stadium.

The statue shows the iconic celebration of Sergio Aguero scoring the winner against QPR in the dramatic 3-2 win, in which Aguero scored an extra-time goal to secure the city’s first-ever Premier League title by leaving behind arch-rivals Manchester United.

In the 2011-12 Premier League season, Both Manchester City and Manchester United were sided by side in the points table, whereas both teams had the same number of points, 86. In fact, both the teams had even exactly the same result as well. City and United had played 37 games where they won 27 matches, drawn 5, and lost 5.

A beautiful statue of Sergio Aguero can be seen on the east side of the Etihad Stadium, One of the best players for Manchester City was forced to retire last year due to his health condition. Sergio Aguero has joined an elite list of the statue of former Manchester City players Vincent Kompany and David Silva.

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Fans across the world will be able to catch a glimpse of the Aguero Statue in Etihad stadium’s latest addition. The statue was made by award-winning sculptor, Andy Scott. Statue has been made by using thousand of welded pieces of galvanized steel.

On the statue being unveiled, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said:

“Sergio Aguero’s contribution to Manchester City in a defining era for the club cannot be overstated. He is without doubt one of the greatest players that has ever played the game.

“When our fans think of Sergio, they are immediately drawn to the iconic moment of 93:20 and the goal that secured the club’s first league title in 44 years, but as his record of 260 goals for the club demonstrates, his legacy and impact at Manchester City go far beyond that.

It is only fitting that Sergio has been recognised with a statue of his own, in celebration and honour of his accomplishments in one of the most important chapters of Manchester City’s rich and long history.”