Sergio Aguero breaks Wayne Rooney's record on Manchester City farewell

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero said goodbye in style as his double off the bench in his final Premier League match for the club helped them celebrate their title success in style. The Pep Guardiola side completed a 5-0 thrashing of Everton at The Etihad on Sunday. 

Aguero started on the bench as Guardiola named a surprisingly strong starting team given they are playing in the Champions League final next weekend, but the Argentine could not be held back, helping condemn Everton to a 10th-placed finish.  

Aguero set new PL record in his final game.

Most goals for a single club in Premier League history;

 Sergio Aguero 
 Wayne Rooney
 Thierry Henry 
 Harry Kane 
 Alan Shearer 

Signing out in style!#PremierLeague #Aguero pic.twitter.com/K5M0f2nfXA — SportyBet Nigeria (@sportybetng) May 23, 2021

The already-crowned champions did not take their foot off the gas even though they had little to play for, with Kevin De Bruyne hammering the hosts into an 11th-minute lead before Gabriel Jesus made it 2-0 three minutes later.  

Everton's opportunity to get back into the match came in the 37th minute when Ruben Dias conceded a penalty for a foul on Richarlison but Gylfi Sigurdsson's spot kick was saved by Ederson.

After the break, the goals kept coming as Phil Foden finished well to make it 3-0 in the 53rd before Aguero, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona when his deal expires next month, took centre stage in front of the adoring fans. 

Walking-off with King Kun one last time 

#ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/oHr73viWYM — Manchester City (@ManCity) May 23, 2021

His first goal came after a twisting run in the 71st, before a bullet header completed the rout and a perfect afternoon for City and their all-time top scorer as the champions finished on 86 points, 12 clear of second-placed rivals Manchester United. 

"When I came here the first title (in 2012) was the most important, for the club and for me," Aguero told Sky Sports.

"Then City started to win more titles so I'm so happy because it's not easy to be 10 years at one club, for me it's an honour," he added having won five Premier League crowns.

Amazing. Aguero comes on as a sub in the 65th minute, immediately scores twice & becomes highest goalscorer for one club in Premier League history. What a fabulous way for him to go. Congrats ⁦@aguerosergiokun⁩ & good luck - it’s been a pleasure to watch you.  pic.twitter.com/qSWBPBsokj — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 23, 2021

With fans back in the stadium to see their side lift the trophy, they were disappointed Aguero did not start, with the striker given his own guard of honour regardless.

City played like worthy champions, as Everton struggled to cope with their intensity, and scored twice in the first half, but missed a host of chances to make it 3-0 before the break. 

This pic with the number 16 right above Aguero hits different pic.twitter.com/FYvDJT9VVY — MC (@CrewsMat19) May 23, 2021

But England midfielder Foden, one of City’s standout player this season, made no mistake with a fine finish just after the break, before Aguero signed off in a way only he could.

His double took him to 260 goals for City in all competitions and 184 Premier Leagues strikes – the most of any player for a single club in the competition.