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Super Sergio Man City hero

LONDON - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini praised Sergio Aguero after the Argentine helped his side finally pick up their first away win of the season in the Premier League.

Aguero scored twice either side of half time and then set up David Silva for a late goal as City secured a 3-1 win at West Ham United on Saturday.

Pellegrini is hopeful they can now build on Saturday's success.

"One point from nine is not a good average and before we started the game, Chelsea and Arsenal had both won their matches, so it was important not to lose any more points," he said.

"I'm very pleased. The most important thing was to win, but we continued to play the same way as we have been. I told the players to have patience and keep moving the ball. I think we did it very well and deserved our victory."

Now, with a trip to face CSKA Moscow in the Champions League tomorrow night to come, Pellegrini is confident he has a big enough squad to challenge on all fronts.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's disappointing start to the Premier League season continued on Saturday as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw at home to high-flying Southampton.

Having seen Liverpool temporarily claim first place earlier in the day with a 2-all draw at Newcastle, Arsenal returned to the summit with a 4-1 win at home to Norwich City. Elsewhere, Chelsea came from behind to win 4-1 at home to Cardiff City, while West Brom were held to a 0-0 draw at Stoke City.

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