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Manchester City unveil Aguero statue on 10th anniversary of '93:20'

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2022-05-25 00:45:50

Aguero netted a dramatic 94th-minute winner against QueensPark Rangers on the final day of the 2011-12 season to beat cross-town rivalsManchester United to the title.

Often dubbed the "93:20" goal in reference to thetime it was scored, Aguero"s strike set City on their way to domestic dominancein the years that followed.

"Truthfully, it is a very beautiful thing for me, tosee myself 10 years ago is very moving," said Aguero, who scored aclub-record 260 goals before moving to Barcelona and retiring last year at theage of 33 due to a heart condition.

"In those 10 years I was able to win a lot of trophiesand was able to help the club become one of the most important in the world...it is something very special."

The former Argentina international won five league titles,an FA Cup and six League Cups over a 10-year period at City.

The statue, created by sculptor Andy Scott, joins those ofAguero"s former team mates Vincent Kompany and David Silva that were unveiledat the Etihad last year.

"Sergio Aguero"s contribution to Manchester City in adefining era for the club cannot be overstated," added City chairmanKhaldoon Al Mubarak.

"When our fans think of Sergio, they are immediatelydrawn to the iconic moment of 93:20... it is only fitting that Sergio has beenrecognised with a statue of his own."

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