PEP’S HERO
Watford .................. 0 Manchester City ... 6 James Cairns
legend and a big part of the history of the club.”
Aguero’s sixth Premier League hat-trick carried his City tally to 175.
Now only Alan Shearer with 11, Robbie Fowler with nine as well as Michael Owen and Thierry Henry with eight have more trebles in the English top tier.
City taskmaster Guardiola last season challenged Aguero to work harder off the ball and deliver more than just goals.
And the Spanish boss said: “Listen, I always think he works hard. But he’s a guy I encourage to play, not just to score goals.
“I don’t want just two or three players defending or trying to score goals, I want everyone defend ing and ever yone attacking.
“I look to see every player move towards the ball, especially the strikers.”
Aguero headed home a Kevin de Bruyne free- kick before tapping in from close range four minutes later after brilliant build-up play from Jesus.
The Brazilian added a third before half- time – his fifth of the season – when he drilled home Aguero’s cutback.
Watford returned to the pitch reinvigorated after half-time with Andre Carrillo and Richarlison both having decent chances.
But City continued to push forward and added three more.
Otamendi headed in David Silva’s corner before Aguero completed his hat- trick when he poked home after a pulsating solo run into the box.
And Sterling completed the rout from the penalty spot after he was brought down by Christian Kabasele.
Watford boss Marco Silva said: “A couple of their goals looked offside and these decisions count.”