I want to keep scoring, says Aguero after historic hat-trick
![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/faQ9UQJy6EhakfFgAEHTWN.jpg)
Sergio Aguero was thrilled to have secured a twin entry into the Premier League history books with his hat-trick against Aston Villa, but remains hungry for even more goals.
The Argentina striker overtook Frenchman Thierry Henry as the Premier League’s leading overseas scorer after taking his tally to 177 goals in 255 matches during Manchester City’s 6-1 mauling of Villa.
Aguero also now boasts the most hat-tricks in the competition’s 18-year history, with his 12th treble seeing him move past Alan Shearer.
I'd like to thank all of those who've made this possible. My teammates, the whole @ManCity, our supporters, the @premierleague, my family and all of those who help me be better every day. And a special dedication to my son Benjamin ⚽️⚽️⚽️— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) January 12, 2020
The prolific South American hitman, who joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2011, told Sky Sports after the match: “I’m so happy for the record.
“But I thank my team-mates because they helped me this year. I’m so happy.”
Aguero came into Sunday’s game at Villa Park sitting sixth in the all-time Premier League scoring charts.
- Alan Shearer (260)
- Wayne Rooney (208)
- Andrew Cole (187)
- Sergio Aguero & Frank Lampard (177)
He is now joint fourth after moving above former Arsenal star Henry and joining Frank Lampard on 177 strikes.
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
Only Shearer (260), Wayne Rooney (208) and Andrew Cole (187) now lie above the 31-year-old, who is under contract at City until June 2021 and eager to add to his goal tally.
Aguero added: “I want to keep scoring more goals, but it all depends on my team-mates. If they pass to me, then it’s fine.”
Legend! 💙 @aguerosergiokunpic.twitter.com/0l50avUgHB— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) January 12, 2020
The 31-year-old, who was hailed a “legend” by many of his team-mates, dedicated his feats to his son Benjamin.
He said on Twitter: “Very very happy about this victory, and it’s truly moving to reach new milestones — standing alongside legends like @ThierryHenry, Frank Lampard and @alanshearer.
“I’d like to thank all of those who’ve made this possible. My teammates, the whole @ManCity, our supporters, the @premierleague, my family and all of those who help me be better every day. And a special dedication to my son Benjamin.”
FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadn’t even qualified for. It was an act of madness… but it somehow worked out. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the game’s biggest names, insightful analysis... and a bit of a giggle. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that.
![Arne Slot head coach of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC at Anfield on December 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3xTbkGtr7hRGpxxB4hofcg-840-80.jpg)
‘Slot hasn’t come in and changed everything, making it all about himself – it’s been about the players he’s inherited, getting the best out of a system he likes’: Liverpool manager impressing former players with personality and tactical approach
![LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrating after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y6uSyarD69cTjYZM7M4Z33-840-80.jpg)
‘We thought we’d signed him, but Chelsea blew us away. I think they signed him so we couldn’t have him, as much as because they really wanted him’: Liverpool actually failed to sign Mohamed Salah in 2014, three years before finally getting the Egyptian