Aguero enjoys perfect farewell

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona when his deal expires next month, said goodbye in style as his double off the bench in his final league match for the club helped them celebrate their Premier League title success in style with the 5-0 thrashing of Everton at The Etihad on Sunday.

For City, it was a celebration. Not only were supporters back after 14 months away but it was their first chance to salute the champions and acknowledge their European exploits.

Supporters would have to wait to see the Argentinian in action, however. Aguero moved onto 260 goals for City, and ended his Premier League career on 184 — only behind Alan Shearer (260), Wayne Rooney (208) and Andy Cole (187).

City coach Pep Guardiola was reduced to tears when asked about Aguero post match. "He is a special person for all of us," Guardiola said. "He is so nice. He helped me a lot. We cannot replace him. We cannot."

Guardiola later said Aguero is close to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona. "Maybe I reveal a secret. Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart -- for Barcelona," Guardiola told the BBC. "He is going to be playing alongside the best player of all time, (Lionel) Messi."