Sergio Aguero with the Player of the Month awardManchester City striker Sergio Aguero has won the Premier League Player of the Month award for January. The accolade is recognition for the major part the Argentinian is continuing to play in City's relentless pursuit of the Premier League title. Aguero was the top scorer in the top flight during the month with five goals, including a hat-trick against Newcastle. Aguero scored a hat-trick against Newcastle in JanuaryIt is the fifth time Aguero has won the award and matches the totals of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. In total he has scored 21 league goals, one fewer than Mo Salah and two less than Harry Kane, as the race for the Premier League Golden Boot hots up.

Source: Sky sports February 16, 2018 16:18 UTC