Sergio Aguero’s Manchester City career is in its final weeks but the 32-year-old provided evidence of just how much he will be missed on Saturday.
Injury, illness and manager Pep Guardiola’s preference for a line-up featuring no orthodox striker have limited Aguero’s appearances in his final season, a decade after joining.
But given a rare start at Crystal Palace he produced a stunning strike to send City on their way to a 2-0 win and to the brink of a fifth Premier League title in 10 seasons.
Aguero has been integral in the other four, and while his fifth will have been limited to cameo roles, he remains a player who will attract interest from around the world.
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Guardiola was generous in his praise for City’s all-time leading scorer after he took his Premier League tally for the club to 182 goals in 273 appearances.
“What a goal. What an action. What a player. What a man, we are delighted he is back,” Guardiola said.
“We will enjoy the last games with him. He showed with the goal what he is. I am in love with him as a person.
“He is an incredible guy. We haven’t been able to use him many times, but maybe we got him back at the right time. He knows he has a special quality.”
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