When Manchester City suffered their last top-flight defeat, a 2-1 reverse at the hands of Newcastle United on 29 January, a significant detail was overlooked in the fall-out of their surprise defeat.
Sergio Aguero's first-minute goal was set up by David Silva.
It was a strike that established the pair among elite Premier League company because it meant that the two had combined for a total of 25 Premier League goals, putting them fourth in the all-time list for strikes assisted for and scored by one other.
That exclusive list is headed by Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard who combined for a total of 36 goals in the top flight with Chelsea.
Top six partnerships for goals
| Player | Goals | Total goals | Goals | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drogba | 24 | 36 | 12 | Lampard |
| Henry | 17 | 29 | 12 | Pires |
| Sheringham | 20 | 27 | 7 | Anderton |
| Aguero | 17 | 25 | 8 | David Silva |
| Fowler | 20 | 24 | 4 | McManaman |
| Ljungberg | 15 | 24 | 9 | Henry |