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Sergio Aguero Admits Hat-Trick Goal Against Arsenal Was a Handball

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero admits the last of his three goals in Sunday's 3-1 win over Arsenal was a handball after it looked as though the Argentinian should have been denied his hat-trick.

Aguero was awarded his triple despite replays showing the ball had grazed off his arm mid-slide for his third of the day. Speaking to Sky Sports after the result, Aguero conceded it was a handball:

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Before Fernandinho steps in to assure interviewer Geoff Shreeves that it was the referee's fault for not making the right decision, Aguero says: "I think it came off my chest, but now I see on TV, it was a handball.