Poll delivers Aguero elbow verdict

Former top ref Graham Poll has made it clear that Sergio Aguero should have been red carded for his elbow on Winston Reid in yesterday’s game against Manchester City.

Poll said: “He is without doubt one of the best centre forwards in world football but he showed the nasty side of his game at the Etihad.”

He told The Mail: “Aguero, under close but fair attention from West Ham’s Winston Reid, clearly threw an elbow at Reid.

His fist was clenched to add power to the elbow and inflict damage and he should have been sent off for violent conduct.”

Andre Marriner failed to see the elbow despite his proximity and so the Football Association will be able to use video evidence and charge him.

If they do, as surely they must, then City will be without him for the Manchester derby after the international break.”