Manchester City midfielder Owen Hargreaves has said that he tends to only score good goals following his debut goal for City in Wednesday's 2-0 Carling Cup win over holders Birmingham City.
The midfielder put the hosts ahead after 17 minutes with a 25-yard effort.
"The lads did well, professional and to get a couple of early goals helped and all in all it was a decent performance," the 30-year-old told the club's official website.
"I don't score a ton because I am a midfielder, but when I do score they are normally from distance. I don't get many but they tend to be good."
The former Manchester United and Bayern Munich player has suffered from injury problems throughout his career but is hoping for a successful season at the Etihad Stadium.
"I don't think people would believe me if I said everything that went on, but I am just happy to be back as I never anticipated in my life I would be out for three years - but I am back and I am happy," he added.
"There were times when it looked bleak and spoke to the best medical people and asked if I was barking up the wrong tree, as it was ridiculous but no they said I had football left in me and believe that too."
City next host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Pascal Lemesre
