Raheem Sterling delighted in sending a message to his World Cup critics after launching Manchester City's title defence with his 50th Premier League goal. Pep Guardiola's side saw off Arsenal 2-0 on the opening weekend at Emirates Stadium and Sterling dazzled either side of an excellent 14th-minute finish. It marked a contrast to the 23-year-old's performances during England's run at Russia 2018, where a string of intelligent and industrious attacking displays were stained by wayward finishing. As such, Sterling polarised opinion in some quarters and he was quick to make his point to the naysayers after breezing inside Hector Bellerin and Shkodran Mustafi to score – wheeling away with a...
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