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Sergio AGUERO scores hat trick in Manchester City win against Arsenal

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Sergio AGUERO scored a hat trick for Manchester City in their 3-1 win agaisnt Arsenal.

It was the Sergio AGUERO show as the Argentina striker scored his first goal after only 48 seconds. A ball sent in from the wing and AGUERO was standing just a few meters away from the goal line as he headed the ball and made it 1-0 for Manchester City.

AGUERO’s second goal was similar to his first. With the score at 1-1, a pass came in from the wing once more but this time with his foot and not his head, restored City’s lead.

His third goal was similar to his second, a pass into the area, AGUERO slid, the ball appeared to touch his arm and go in. The referee allowed the goal to stand and it was 3-1 for Manchester City.

He is only the second player to reach 10 Premier League hat tricks as Alan SHEARER holds the record with 11 hat tricks.

It’s hat trick number 14 in his Manchester City career, his second one this season.

Lionel MESSI double secures draw for FC Barcelona against Valencia

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Lionel MESSI scored twice for FC Barcelona in their 2-2 draw against Valencia.

After going down 2-0 against Valencia, FC Barcelona were awarded a penalty kick. The captain Lionel MESSI stepped up and made no mistake scoring to reduce the lead to one goal.

MESSI added a second one in the second half, a goal which only he can make look easy. He received the ball on the outside of the penalty area and with players in front of him, shot it into the back of the net.

He has now scored in 8 consecutive La Liga matches for the third time.

Gonzalo HIGUAIN scores first two goals for Chelsea in win against Huddersfield

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Gonzalo HIGUAIN scored his first and second goal for Chelsea in their 5-0 win against Huddersfield.

An HIGUAIN which looked sharp and participated in plays with his team mates saw him score his first goal for Chelsea. HIGUAIN received the ball from inside the penalty area and hit the ball first time into the back of the net.

The second goal came from outside the penalty area. HIGUAIN’s shot took a deflection off the Huddersfield players arm and into the net.

Argentine forward Facundo FERREYRA joins Espanyol on loan

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Facundo FERREYRA has joined Espanyol on loan.

The former Argentina U20 man has joined Espanyol on an 18 month loan from Benfica. Having played only five matches and scoring once in the league, he got loaned to Espanyol and becomes the second Argentine player there, joining Pablo PIATTI.

Julian ALVAREZ clever free kick goal gives Argentina win against Colombia

Julian ALVAREZ scored for Argentina in their 1-0 win against Colombia.

After losing 2-1 against Ecuador in the Sudamericano, Argentina knew that a win against Colombia could go a long way in securing qualification to the U20 FIFA World Cup. A Julian ALVAREZ free kick, one which is a must see, was enough to give his country the three points.

Argentina play Venezuela on Monday.