Manchester City chalked up their first away win in the Premier League this season and the result rarely looked in doubt thanks to a towering performance from Sergio Aguero.

Brimming with confidence, the Argentinian put them in front after just a quarter of an hour, scooting the ball past Jussi Jaaskelainen after a clever through ball from Fernandinho.

Aguero, described afterwards by City boss Manuel Pellegrini as a “top player who makes an important difference,” then smashed an effort at Jaaskelainen’s palms before half-time.