Stunning video shows the Gillette Precision Moment of the FA Cup third round – Sergio Aguero’s flick against West Ham
To celebrate the majesty of the finish we have created an epic clip in ultra slo-mo to show the Argentinian's finish
IT was a moment of pure precision from one of the world's top strikers.
The delicate flick by Sergio Aguero to bury a hapless West Ham has been crowned The Sun and Gillette’s Precision Moment of the FA Cup third round.
And to celebrate the majesty of the finish we have created an epic clip in ultra slo-mo.
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Man City fans will want to treasure it. For the thousands of West Ham fans who had left the London Stadium early, it’s worth seeing.
The move began with a cut back by Raheem Sterling to Yaya Toure who was racing towards the box.
His hammer-strike from 18 yards reached a speed of 48.5 mph as it skidded across the turf towards the goal.
West Ham keeper Adrian and Andy Carroll looked to be in a position to stop it until the little Argentinian popped up.
From 5.41 yards out, he flicked the driving shot with the deftest of touches past the committed Adrian and Carroll.
It took Aguero’s goal tally to 18 in all competitions.
It was a key part of a fantastic night for Pep Guardiola’s men and a dismal night for West Ham - 5-0 was their worst home defeat in FA Cup history.
Earlier goals by Toure, an own goal from Havard Nordtveit, and a David Silva strike had already as good as put West Ham out of the cup.
A fifth goal was added by John Stones, his first in a Man City shirt.
After the game Guardiola praised his players, saying: “We were able to keep the ball more than the last games. We created more chances.
"Before the penalty we had three or four clear chances. After the second and third goal it was easy in the second half.
“It’s important to win away but it’s not easy. I’d like to involve the fans and make them believe we are good. We are the good guys – we run a lot and fight.”