It is probably one of the most iconic moments in football history. Whether you’re a Red or a Blue, or anything else for that matter, you can’t deny how iconic Sergio Aguero’s 2012 title-winning goal is.
Moreover, one lucky person could get their hands on a piece of that history, as the actual match-worn Aguero 93:20 shirt is finally going up for sale.
The 2011/12 Manchester City home kit which the Argentinian striker was wearing when thatmoment happened is being auctioned off to the highest bidder and is expected to net at least £20,000.
Credit: Graham Budd Auctions
This particularly precious piece was actually due to go up for sale back in May by Graham Budd Auctions Ltd, a specialist auction house for iconic sporting items and memorabilia, but ended up being withdrawn due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
Now, though, the number 16 jersey – Aguero’s number before he picked the 10 – is due to go for auction at Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall, Derbyshire, on 3 November.
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Hansons’ head of sports memorabilia David Wilson-Turner described the shirt as “arguably the most important goal in the club’s history”, with the auctioneers adding that teammate Mario Balotelli apparently asked to keep the shirt but that it was ultimately left in a bag at the Etihad Stadium.
Credit: Sky SportsCredit: Sergio Kun Aguero (via Twitter)Credit: Man CityThe Aguero goal as it happened and how it’s been remembered.
Following the game that saw City win their first title in 44 years over rivals Manchester United, Aguero’s muddied and champagne-soaked shirt was picked up by a former Manchester City kitman who donated it to the National Football Shirt Collection, which loans shirts to museums around the country.
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The collection’s owner Neville Evans said that he “never planned to sell it but [his] curator is currently undergoing medical treatment” and the proceeds ‘will be shared between him and two charities important to him, Testicular Cancer UK and the Stroke Association.”
Having been forced to retire due to heart problems back in December 2021, the 34-year-old City legend will no doubt be pleased to hear that whatever fee it fetches will go towards a good cause.
As you might expect, Aguero has regularly described the goal as “the best moment of my life”. We dare say you and every other City fan, Serg.
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It was the 10th anniversary of the 93:20 goal back in May, with City fans as well as current and former players reliving the moment back at a special club event.
Whilst you’re here, you might as well watch Martin Tyler’s unforgettable commentary and that ridiculous goal for the umpteenth time as well:
Details released of Andy Burnham’s meetings with Manchester City owners while Mayor
Emily Sergeant
Details of Andy Burnham’s meetings with Manchester City owners during his tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester have been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed on the situation a little first, Manchester City was found guilty back in September all of its charges related to the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, and on top of that, was also found guilty of the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s investigation.
According to the Premier League, the independent Commission found that Manchester City had arranged so-called ‘sham’ commercial deals with a number of its sponsors.
These were part of a disguised funding scheme – with those sponsors only required to pay a portion of the relevant sponsorship fees.
The remainder was then funded by Abu Dhabi United Group Investment & Development Ltd (ADUG), which owned the club.
The Commission also concluded, as quoted by the Premier League, that the club had ‘made concerted efforts to stop and frustrate the Premier League investigation’.
Within the past week or so, it has since come to light that now-Prime Minister Andy Burnham had dealings with Manchester City during his tenure as Greater Manchester Mayor, and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has now issued a public statement, giving details on the matter and what these ‘dealings’ entailed.
A spokesperson for GMCA confirmed that Burnham had a ‘formal meeting’ with Man City Chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, back in October 2021.
The statement reads in full: “In October 2021, Andy Burnham, in his role as Mayor of Greater Manchester, had a formal meeting with Khaldoon Al Mubarak at the UK Government’s Global Investment Summit arranged by the Department for International Trade.
“In his capacity as Mayor, he was a guest of Manchester City FC at home matches on a small number of occasions, including attending Vincent Kompany’s testimonial match in September 2019, where he met the Chairman informally in the stands. These have been declared in the usual way.
“Also during his time as Mayor, representatives of Greater Manchester sporting clubs would routinely join business delegations as part of Mayoral international visits.
“This included representatives from Manchester United travelling to Austin and Dublin, Lancashire Cricket Club joining a delegation to India, and Manchester City FC staff supporting visits to China and Japan.”
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Multiple arrests made for ‘tragedy chanting’ and police officer assault as Man City defeated Liverpool
Emily Sergeant
Multiple people were arrested over the weekend as Manchester City defeated Liverpool in a Premier League clash.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a total of 10 people were arrested during the policing operation at Liverpool’s home ground of Anfield as they hosted Manchester City on Sunday 11 October.
One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police constable, five were on suspicion of tragedy chanting, one on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, two for affray, and one on suspicion of throwing items onto the pitch.
Police are now appealing to the public, and are particularly looking to speak to witnesses of the assault of the officer.
At around 6:35pm, as fans left the stadium, a police officer sustained a ‘serious facial injury’ during the arrest of a man on Anfield Road, and was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment but is now recovering at home.
Investigating officers are now conducting enquiries, speaking to witnesses, and analysing CCTV and camera phone footage.
Chief Inspector Leanne Hobin said it’s ‘extremely disappointing’ that an officer has sustained a serious injury while carrying out their duty.
“I hope the arrests send a clear message and act as a deterrent to others,” Chief Inspector Hobin continued. “Anyone who engages in this abhorrent behaviour risks ending up in custody and getting a criminal record.
“Despite the actions of a few, the overwhelming majority of the 60,000 fans in attendance behaved well and I want to thank them for their co-operation.”
Manchester City ended up defeated Liverpool 3-0 during the Premier League clash at Anfield.
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27th October 2022 
