Aguero: Refs' calls tougher on foreigners

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Manchester City's Sergio Aguero believes foreign players have a harder time with referees than their British counterparts, saying "there is a little bit of privilege with players" from the home country.

The 24-year-old netted the equalizer in Saturday's 2-1 victory at Fulham, which was decided by substitute Edin Dzeko's late strike. But Aguero contends the Cottagers' opening goal on Mladen Petric's penalty should not 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 after a game in which Zabaleta and Carlos Tevez had penalty appeals turned down.

"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.

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