It looked like a tricky fixture at half-time…
With Newcastle United and Manchester City drawing 1-1 after a competitive first half, there was little sign of what was to come in blistering second period.
The Geordie visitors took the lead in the 18th minute through a Aleksandar Mitrovic header, only for Sergio Aguero to equalise from short range shortly before the break.
But the brilliant Argentine was only getting started. Because he scored again in the 49th minute, then again a minute later at the 50 minute mark…before scoring once more in the 60th minute…then another 2 minutes later.
It was a masterclass in finishing from one of the greatest centre-forwards that English football has ever seen. A spirited Newcastle was obliterated in a matter of minutes.
And as ever, Twitter was gushing in its praise at a quite phenomenal feat…
41st minute: Manchester City 0-1 Newcastle
62nd minute: Manchester City 6-1 NewcastleTake a bow, Sergio. pic.twitter.com/K1YUJIYhRw
— Squawka (@Squawka) October 3, 2015
Sergio Aguero searching for NUFC's defence, like…https://t.co/IQFTGcXiG0
— Free Super Tips (@FootySuperTips) October 3, 2015
42' – Manchester City 0-1 Newcastle
62' – Manchester City 6-1 NewcastleDemolition job. 💣 pic.twitter.com/BNvlPtZAD0
— Eurosport (@eurosport) October 3, 2015
Everyone who had Aguero as Fantasy Football captain… #mcfc pic.twitter.com/CYJHWVVGuR
— Daniella Matar (@DaniellaMatar) October 3, 2015
When Aguero scores 5 and you have him as your fantasy league captain😏 pic.twitter.com/jTA0TJNQ1M
— James Crompton (@James_Crompton_) October 3, 2015
Sergio Aguero needed only 20 minutes to score his five goals. A Premier League record. pic.twitter.com/h026NYmzII
— Eurosport (@eurosport) October 3, 2015
Sergio Agüero's game by numbers vs. Newcastle:
66 minutes played
7 shots
5 goals
2 take-onsAbsolutely phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/o2PHxBRTbX
— Squawka (@Squawka) October 3, 2015
City subbing off Aguero now = gentlemanly conduct towards Newcastle.
— Tim Stillman (@Stillmanator) October 3, 2015
Aguero is coming off. Did Pellegrini feel sorry for McClaren?
— James Robson (@jamesalanrobson) October 3, 2015
Five-goal hero Sergio Aguero walking off the pitch after being subbed in the 66th minute. pic.twitter.com/ARieDozOqw
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 3, 2015
Aguero becomes fifth player to score five goals in a Premier League game after Andy Cole, Alan Shearer, Jermain Defoe and Dimitar Berbatov.
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) October 3, 2015
That stat from @BBCSport is #Aguero had 9 touches in 22 minutes and scored 5 goals
— Mark Chapman (@markchapman) October 3, 2015
