Henry: Man City title hopes rest on Aguero's shoulders

Thierry Henry has heaped praise on Sergio Aguero after Manchester City's last-gasp 2-1 win at Watford, saying the striker is crucial to their hopes of winning the title.

The Argentina international has suffered from injury so far in the 2015-16 season, but pounced in the dying minutes to secure three points for his club on Saturday.

And Henry believes that if El Kun stays in shape, he could make the difference for Manuel Pellegrini's men and their Premier League aspirations.

"He is the key [if City are going to win the title]," Heny affirmed on Sky Sports.

"Those goals that they've been missing away from home is because he was injured and at times when he wasn't performing."

Yaya Toure had levelled against Watford before Aguero, who had not shown his best form at times, settled the clash in City's favour six minutes from time.

And Henry was certain the striker could be satisfied with his performance by full-time, continuing: "He wasn't great at times [against Watford] and lost some balls that he doesn't usually lose.

"But he came big at the right time."

The ex-Atletico Madrid forward has hit eight times in 13 Premier League appearances, and leads the club's scoring charts despite missing seven games in the first half of the season.

Henry added that Saturday's victory was the show of character City needed to establish themselves as title challengers.

"They needed to find a way to win the game and they did. Two great goals from two amazing players," he said. "Joe Hart said it himself, they are playing against the big sides of this league at home.

"They are waiting for that. If they manage to be better away from home, be careful!"