Manchester City: Player ratings after Potters pummeling

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his sides second goal as Erik Pieters of Stoke City attempts to clear off the line during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at Etihad Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his sides second goal as Erik Pieters of Stoke City attempts to clear off the line during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at Etihad Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Sterling – 9

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at Etihad Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at Etihad Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

I don’t care what anyone says, this guy is fantastic. Yes he can be frustrating at times with some of the decisions he makes, but I still rate him.

Today, he took his goal with confidence and set up David Silva for the third. That set up was a beautiful first touch back into Silva’s path.

Remember, he is still only 22. It’s a frightening prospect if he continues in this team, with the inspirational players he’s surrounded by.