Aguero – special measures for Brits

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero believes foreign players have a tougher time with referees than their British counterparts.

The 24–year–old netted the leveller in yesterday's 2–1 victory at Fulham, which was decided by substitute Edin Dzeko's late strike.

The Cottagers took an early lead through Mladen Petric's penalty, which Aguero claims should never have been given against Pablo Zabaleta for a trip on John Arne Riise.

That view echoed the sentiments of City boss Roberto Mancini, who claimed the decision was the latest in a number of "mistakes" made in the reigning champions' recent matches.

Aguero was coy when asked if he felt his side were not getting the decisions, but more forthcoming on the disparity between nationalities.

"I try not to get involved with problems involving referees," the Argentina international said.

"There will always be mistakes for any team and he got the decision [on the Fulham penalty] wrong, but that can happen in any game.

"All we can do is not let that get to us and just keep on playing our game."

Asked if foreign players have it tougher than English players, he said: "Yes, always. It happens everywhere. There is a little bit of privilege with players who come from that country, but that is normal.

"We just play our game, and the referee's job is to know who is tricking him and who is not."


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