There are only two clubs Aguero has scored more against than United (Picture: Getty)

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has equalled Wayne Rooney’s record for most goals in Manchester derbies thanks to his second-half strike at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.

The Argentine doubled his side’s lead against Manchester United just a few minutes after the restart, latching on to Riyad Mahrez’s return pass and powering a ferocious shot into the roof of the net.

It marks the eighth goal Aguero has scored in Premier League Manchester derbies, now the joint most alongside Rooney.

However, Aguero still needs a few more goals in all competitions to match Rooney’s overall Manchester derby record, which stands at 11 goals.

He is also behind City legends Joe Hayes and Francis Lee (10 apiece), as well as United icon Bobby Charlton – who was present at the Etihad on Sunday – on nine goals.

Could De Gea have done more to stop Aguero’s shot? (Picture: Getty)

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Incredibly, Aguero’s haul of eight goals against United means there are only two Premier League teams he has scored more goals against: Newcastle (14) and Tottenham (10).

Aguero’s strike is also his eighth of the season, taking him clear at the top of the division’s scoring charts having previously been level with Eden Hazard and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.