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Pep talk: Guardiola wants Sergio Aguero to get even better as Manchester City extend winning run against Swansea City

The Argentina striker scored two goals on his return to the side, while Raheem Sterling was also on target as the Premier League leaders recorded a 10th straight win in all competitions

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring the opening goal. Photo: AFP
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has vowed to make Sergio Aguero an even better player after The Argentina striker scored two goals on his return to the side as the visitors made it 10 straight wins in the league and cup this season with a 3-1 victory away to Swansea City on Saturday.

Having missed the previous three games due to suspension, Aguero took only eight minutes to give City the lead.

Fernando Llorente equalised five minutes later, but Aguero’s penalty, in the 65th minute, and a third from Raheem Sterling, 13 minutes from time, made the game safe to hand City a sixth straight Premier League win under Guardiola.

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The Spaniard was happy with the win, but still wants more from his players, including Aguero, who has now scored 11 times in six games so far this season.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: Reuters
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: Reuters
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“I want to congratulate him on his performance, especially for the first goal,” Guardiola said. “I am so happy for him. But I think he can play better and I will try to tell him.

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