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STOKE, England -- Sergio Aguero rediscovered his accuracy from the penalty spot in scoring one of his two goals for Manchester City in a 4-1 win at Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday.The Argentina striker failed to score from two penalties in a Champions League playoff match on Tuesday, but converted a 27th-minute effort to set City on its way to a second straight league victory to open the season.Aguero then headed in a whipped free kick by Kevin De Bruyne in the 36th for 2-0, making it six goals already this season for Citys star striker.Bojan Krkic pulled a goal back for Stoke from the penalty spot in the 49th, and City fought to preserve its lead in the second half while playing against the wind before substitute Nolito scored two late tap-ins.Both of the penalties in the match -- given at corner-kick situations -- might not have been so readily awarded in previous years, but referees appear to be clamping down at the start of this season under new directives.City got the first penalty when Stoke center back Ryan Shawcross was punished for pulling back Nicolas Otamendi, who had stolen a yard at a corner. Stokes penalty was perhaps softer, with winger Raheem Sterling adjudged to have impeded Shawcross as he attempted to mark the much taller defender without even looking at the ball.As usual this time of the year, theres a directive out there and certain teams might get penalized for that, Stoke manager Mark Hughes said. Thats fine, as long as its consistent right from now and the end of the season. Usually it isnt, so well have to wait and see. That penalty award shook us, really.City manager Pep Guardiola said teams will have to adjust, because the refs are so curious about what happens in the box.City has won its first three matches under Guardiola -- two in the league and the 5-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League playoffs -- and Aguero, in particular, looks to be thriving under the Spanish coach.He scored in last weekends 2-1 win over Sunderland that kicked off the Guardiola era, then a hat trick against Steaua -- despite missing twice from the spot.Aguero retained penalty-taking duties and made no mistake to put City ahead against Stoke, sending former City goalkeeper Shay Given the wrong way. Agueros goal against Sunderland was also a penalty.After Bojan reduced the deficit, Stokes players took a more direct route to put pressure on Citys defense with the wind behind them. Guardiola said Friday that playing at Stoke was the toughest away game in the Premier League, but City held firm.Nolito, one of Citys eight offseason signings, came on for Jesus Navas in the 69th and clinched only Citys second win in nine Premier League trips to Stoke.The Spain forward finished off from inside the six-yard box in the 86th after fellow substitute Kelechi Iheanacho broke through and rounded Given. Then, five minutes into stoppage time, Iheanacho dummied a long ball through and Sterling ran through, before passing sideways to Nolito who stroked the ball into an empty net.Its not easy because we played in midweek, City captain Pablo Zabaleta said, but we produced a great performance and great team spirit from the first minute. Nike Air Max Plus Tn Cheap .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey. Cheap Vapormax White . 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It makes it a little tough. But again, well find a way.Bitonios mid-foot sprain is the latest in a wave of injuries that has affected the Browns this season. The team ranks second in the league with 17 players ruled out of games, according to ESPN Stats & Information.This is our time right now, Jackson said. Were going through it. Hopefully well get through all of these issues and our future will be bright, because maybe the injury gods will look down on us as we move forward and say, OK, you guys have had your fair share for years to come.Jackson said he did not know whether Bitonio would need surgery. Bitonio said he would visit Dr. Robert Anderson, a nationally known foot expert, next week in Charlotte.The lineman hurt his right foot after it got tangled up with other players during a Hail Mary on the last play of the first half in Clevelands loss to New England last Sunday. He played the entire second half with the injury.Youre always a little bit beat up out there, and you dont ever want to let your teammates down, Bitonio said.The Browns privately and publicly had been very happy with Bitonio, saying he had been playing at a Pro Bowl level.Hes one of the best guards in the NFL, left tackle Joe Thomas said.Bitonios injury is one of many the Browns have had on the offensive line. With Bitonio out, Alvin Bailey will move from right to left guard, John Greco from center to right guard and?Cam Erving?will start at center after missing three games with a bruised lung.Sundays game at?Tennessee?will be the fourth in aa row that the Browns use a different combination on the offensive line.ddddddddddddJackson also said that quarterback Josh McCown will not play as he continues to recover from a broken left collarbone. McCowns absence means the Browns will face the Titans with two rookie quarterbacks. Third-round pick Cody Kessler will start, and Kevin Hogan will be the backup. Hogan was signed to the Browns practice squad just before the season opener and was promoted from the practice squad this week.The Browns also could use wide receiver?Terrelle Pryor at quarterback if needed.I feel OK, coach Hue Jackson said. I think weve practiced with the right thought process in place in case something was to happen to Cody. That well be able to function a little bit better than we did a week ago.Kessler bruised his ribs on his left side in the loss to New England and missed the final three quarters. Charlie Whitehurst replaced him and threw for 182 yards, but he hurt his knee late in the loss and was released with an injury settlement. Robert Griffin III and McCown were injured in the first two games of the season.Kesslers ribs improved enough during the week that he practiced Thursday. He will start Sunday.McCown tested his left shoulder all week, but the teams doctors and trainers decided it was wise for him to miss another game.I think hes close; I think hes really close, Jackson said. Just talking to our medical staff its the best thing to do for another week.Cornerback Joe Haden?(groin) did not take part in the teams practice -- Friday is a walk-through -- and is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision. Its the second time Haden tweaked a groin muscle during practice. ' ' '