Published: 20 February 2025 at 04:35 Europe/London

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Now under Abu Dhabi ownership, Manchester City spend big on the stars of world football and finally see results. But it’s the arrival of 23-year-old Sergio Aguero that changes everything. Fans and players tell the story of that goal, which gives City and the Premier League a historic moment.

Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

Host: Clive Myrie Writer: Xavier Greenwood Producer: Xavier Greenwood, Andrew Butler Original music: Tom Kinsella Sound design: Tom Kinsella, Karla Patella, Tom Burchell Development producer: Jess Swinburne Editor: Jasper Corbett

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