Aguero’s hat-trick propels City to emphatic win

Liverpool shocked by Stoke as Arsenal claim welcome win in Premier League.

LONDON:

Sergio Aguero struck a hat-trick as Manchester City outclassed Wigan 3-0 in the English Premier League. The Argentinean took his tally for the season to six goals as Roberto Mancini’s side maintained their perfect start to the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s recent revival ground to a halt as they crashed to an unexpected 1-0 defeat at Stoke. Stoke edged ahead against the run of play on 21 minutes after being awarded a penalty, and although Liverpool pressed desperately for an equaliser, Stoke held on for the win.

Arsenal, on the other hand, bounced back from their humiliating 8-2 defeat against Manchester United to score a badly needed 1-0 win over Swansea at the Emirates. An Andrei Arshavin goal in the 40th minute secured a welcome victory for manager Arsene Wenger.

Chelsea recorded their third win in a row with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland. Blues skipper John Terry drove a deflected shot into the net to put Chelsea ahead. Chelsea doubled their lead when striker Daniel Sturridge latched onto a ball over the top to score. Sunderland’s Ji Dong-Won gave the Black Cats hope with a stoppage time goal but Chelsea held on.

Tottenham posted a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wolves with new-signing Emmanuel Adebayor striking on 67 minutes. Jermain Defoe then made the game safe for Spurs on 80 minutes.

Meanwhile, Everton and Aston Villa shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.





Published in The Express Tribune, September 11^th, 2011.