Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland: 5 Talking Points

#4 Can world class wingers reduce the burden on Aguero’s shoulders?

Sergio Aguero notched up his first goal in his first game of the season

Pep Guardiola knows exactly what it takes to make and manage elite teams, and if Manchester City are to become a force at par with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, they have to shift from their heavy dependence on star man Sergio Aguero. The Argentine was lively all day and opened this season’s account in just 3 minutes by slotting home a penalty.

City already had a bevy of accomplished wide men in the form of 49 million pound teenager Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne, David Silva, Jesus Navas and Samir Nasri. To add to this, Pep has signed Leroy Sane, Nolito, Gabriel Jesus and Marlos Moreno (he was loaned out as soon as he was signed, though). Sterling and Nolito were a constant threat and they beat the Sunderland fullbacks with ease. Sterling has put a horrendous Euro campaign and has had a great pre-season, and he also earned the penalty today.

Expect Manchester City’s insane attack to run the show in the upcoming season under the orchestration of the genius Pep Guardiola. Manchester City seem to finally have others who can drag them over the line if Aguero is injured or has a poor game.