Yep, from BT Sport. I assume that was the stadium announcement?????? Not sure, didn't have any volume in my pub. They'll have it tomorrow for the rags.
This is the problem with some people, always edging towards a negative even after doing well.
He was comfortably better than Aguero, De Bruyne, Nolito and Navas.
Go and do a stat breakdown on them.
Disagree with Navas, thought he had a really good impact when he came on; but the fact that Sterling was our only starting attacking player who didn't underperform (and that we are all rooting for him in the wake of the horrendous treatment he received this summer) I think enhances how well he actually played.
I'm excited to see the lad continue to improve, my opinion is he did well for him today.
I thought he did exceptionally well in the context of his performances during his City career. But, there is still much room for improvement. Sterling succeeded with less passes (79%) than anyone else in blue today with the exception of Nolito (78%). That's important with possession football.
Encouraging signs with his positioning and his movement with the ball at his feet, but his end product is the area of his game that needs the most work.
So direct today on both flanks. Reminded of Coman saying that Pep would tell him to keep taking players on and not to worry if it didn't come off. Great too see him play with such freedom.I think signing Stones will be good for Raheem. They can support each other against the inevitable press over reactions when they make the odd mistake. Well done Raheem - I am very happy for you today.
You could see he had more confidence than for a long whileSo direct today on both flanks. Reminded of Coman saying that Pep would tell him to keep taking players on and not to worry if it didn't come off. Great too see him play with such freedom.