Raheem Sterling a constant threat for Manchester City

Raheem Sterling helped Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night as they enjoyed a crucial 2-0 win over rivals Manchester United. Here, Press Association Sport takes a closer look at the England man’s night at Old Trafford. Flexible friend Raheem Sterling caused Manchester United a number of problems (Martin Rickett/PA) Though he switched to the right early in the second half, Sterling had started the match on the left, up against a defender in Matteo Darmian who had not started a match since January. And he was City’s most threatening player in the first half, only let down by a poor touch when he met Fernandinho’s dinked pass in the area and coming close when he wriggled past several defenders before his shot was saved by David De Gea. Another assist LETTING FLY! 🔴 0-2 💙 #MUNMCI #mancity pic.twitter.com/CQcAg8isK9 — Manchester City (@ManCity) April 24, 2019 Once on the right, Sterling continued to have an impact and set up Leroy Sane for City’s second. The England man dropped deep to collect the ball from Vincent Kompany before launching a run forward. Trailed by several United defenders he calmly rolled the ball across the edge of the area for Sane to do the rest – his 10th Premier League assist of the season to go with 17 goals. Overall 157 and counting! We’ve now broken our own goalscoring record for a single season in all competitions with that second one tonight! ⚽️🔥⚽️🔥#mancity pic.twitter.com/IDx8C1AaDz — Manchester City (@ManCity) April 24, 2019 It was not Sterling’s most eye-catching performance of the season by any means but he more played his part in a crucial win. His finishing still lets him down on occasion and he might have done better with that first-half chance, but he has the maturity and composure not to let misses affect him and he made a telling impact in the end. Topics Manchester City, Manchester United, Manchester City, Manchester United, Raheem Sterling, Premier League, Man City, Man Utd Kick It Out calls for action after Ashley Young is targeted with racial abuse Ashley Young targeted by racially abusive tweets after Man Utd Euro exit Raheem Sterling gives 500 children a dream day at Wembley Raheem Sterling: Player of year award meaningless without the title Pep Guardiola heaps praise on his Manchester City players following derby win Rose urges Premier League bosses to help English clubs out in Champions League Emery confident about pincer assault on Champions League qualification Manchester City take big step towards title with victory over Manchester United Where is it all going wrong for Manchester United? Ranked! The 50 best players in the Premier League this season Andy Mitten column: Why the Solskjaer euphoria died – and what must happen to get it back Quiz! Can you name the last 50 players to score in Manchester City vs Manchester United games? 6 big rivalries that are no longer horribly one-sided Quiz! Can you name the 35 current Premier League players who made their debut in the competition 10+ years ago?
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