MX23RW : Friday, April 19 09:06:54| >> :120:29027:29027:

On this day: Sergio Aguero brings up century of Premier League goals

On this day: Sergio Aguero brings up century of Premier League goals
© Reuters
The Manchester City striker reached the landmark on April 19, 2016 with a goal in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Sergio Aguero scored his 100th Premier League goal in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Newcastle on April 19, 2016.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the Argentina striker's landmark goal, and where he finds himself on the all-time list of greats.

100 not out

Sergio Aguero celebrates his 100th Premier League goal
Sergio Aguero celebrates his 100th Premier League goal (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Aguero has certainly scored more important goals, and the fact his century came from an offside position in an uninspiring draw against relegation-threatened opponents should not diminish the achievement. The former Atletico Madrid forward reached the landmark after just 147 games, bettered only by Harry Kane (141) and Alan Shearer (124).

City slicker

Eric Brook held Manchester City's all-time scoring record for 79 years but Aguero made light work of overtaking the Englishman at the top of the club's charts. Brook netted 177 goals between 1928 and 1940, yet Aguero took just over six years to surpass his milestone – against Napoli in 2017 – and has not stopped there.

Foreign favourite

Thierry Henry scored 175 Premier League goals
Thierry Henry scored 175 Premier League goals (Sean Dempsey/PA)

No overseas player has scored more than Aguero in the top flight. The 31-year-old broke Thierry Henry's Premier League record of 175 for the most goals scored by a foreigner earlier this year. Indeed, he struck his 175th, 176th and 177th goals in style with a hat-trick in a 6-1 victory over Aston Villa in January.

All-time chances?

  1. Alan Shearer (260)
  2. Wayne Rooney (208)
  3. Andy Cole (187)
  4. Sergio Aguero (180)
  5. Frank Lampard (177)

Aguero has netted 254 City goals since joining in 2011, and sits fourth on the all-time list of Premier League scorers with 180. He is seven goals adrift of third-placed Andy Cole, while another 28 would take him level with Wayne Rooney in second. Alan Shearer's place at the summit on 260 goals looks safe – for now.

ID:396900: cacheID:396900:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:5850:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz celebrates scoring against Lecce in Serie A on September 22, 2019
Read Next:
Ruiz agent confirms interest from "big clubs"
>
Read more about Sergio Aguero Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!