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Manchester City’s top 13 all-time goalscorers

By Cody Griffin

May 27, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero (16) has his shot blocked by Toronto FC defenders Nick Hagglund (6) and Warren Creavalle (3) during the second half of an international club friendly at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero (16) has his shot blocked by Toronto FC defenders Nick Hagglund (6) and Warren Creavalle (3) during the second half of an international club friendly at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Billy Meredith of Manchester United in action during the first ever FA Charity Shield match against Queens Park Rangers. Following a 1-1 draw, United won 4-0 in the replay. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Billy Meredith of Manchester United in action during the first ever FA Charity Shield match against Queens Park Rangers. Following a 1-1 draw, United won 4-0 in the replay. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) /

5) Billy Meredith

Billy Meredith was a Welsh footballer born in 1874, and was one of the first modern footballing superstars for his national team. Meredith started his career for low level Welsh side Chirk, before transferring to Northwich Victoria. He was not well known until he was signed by Manchester City in 1894.

He remained at City until 1906, when City was hit with punishments for allegedly paying several players extra salary. During his suspension period, a frustrated Meredith moved to rival Manchester United. City had no choice but to let him go, as the club endured the punishments handed down by the league for its actions.

Meredith did well at United but was not nearly as prolific in front of goal. He scored only 35 goals for them from 1906 to 1921. In 1921, he moved back to City, where he was welcomed with open arms. When he retired in 1924, he had scored a total of 152 goals for City.

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