Aguero matches Shearer's record for Premier League hat-tricks
Sergio Aguero's second three-goal showing in as many matches has drawn the Manchester City striker level with Alan Shearer for most Premier League hat-tricks.
The Argentine star now has 11 league hat-tricks in eight seasons in England's top flight, registering as many as Shearer did in 14 Premier League campaigns with Blackburn and Newcastle.
| Rank | Player | Hat-tricks |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | Alan Shearer | 11 |
| T1 | Sergio Aguero | 11 |
| 3 | Robbie Fowler | 9 |
| T4 | Thierry Henry | 8 |
| T4 | Harry Kane | 8 |
| T4 | Michael Owen | 8 |
| 7 | Wayne Rooney | 7 |
| 8 | Luis Suarez | 6 |
A week after Aguero opened the scoring against Arsenal inside of a minute on his way to a 10th league trio, the former Atletico Madrid forward was again in the mood for a swift start, doubling City's advantage with a 13th-minute tally on Sunday at the Etihad.
Aguero made it 3-0 for the hosts six minutes later when got in behind the Chelsea defense to deftly place the ball beyond a helpless Kepa Arrizabalaga. The 30-year-old notched his treble shortly after the interval from the penalty spot before coming off for Gabriel Jesus.