With the news of a potential move to Chelsea for Raheem Sterling this summer becoming more substantial, let’s take a look at some of his best moments in a Manchester City shirt.
Sterling has made Manchester City his home for seven seasons, after his transfer from Liverpool in 2015; a transfer which earned him criticism from Liverpool fans.
Raheem became a crucial part of Pep Guardiola’s plans and the success he envisioned the club would achieve, achieving domestic domination in recent years.
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Adding 12 trophies to his resume, including four Premier League titles – seems like he made the right decision moving across the Mersey to avoid playing second fiddle to the two-time consecutive, four in five years PL champions.
The English international has made over 300 appearances for Manchester City, contributing to over 200 goals. With 131 goals, he recently entered the top 10 all time scorers for City.
No other City player has contributed more goals or assists since he joined the club in 2015, an excellent record under Guardiola.
However impressive his achievements, the Blues now have the highest of expectations when it comes to quality on the field and as a result, Raheem has faced criticism for his lack of composure in front of goal at times.
Legend ?
— Marcelo R. (@Marcelo71438082) July 7, 2022
Sterling couldn't even be a legend in a woman's football team.
His finishing is worse than Stevie Wonder 99% of his goals are tap-ins and 99% of his misses the same!
Despite his high goal scoring record, blues accuse him of dip in form in more recent seasons, with huge misses, most notably in the Champions League QF against Lyon.
Opinions now appear to be shifting amongst some fans at the prospect of losing him to a top six Premier League rival.
I've listened and read a lot of comments on Raheem Sterling. He has contributed MASSIVELY to our success. Yes he misses chances but without his contribution? He will leave and those that think City will be more effective without him, I don't understand.Good luck at your next club pic.twitter.com/Sl0cQrriE6
— Owain Roderick (@owainroderick1) July 2, 2022
Absolutely gutted about @sterling7 and @gabrieljesus9 leaving Man City!! Sterling is the most under appreciated player ever. Look how many goals he’s scored for us, he’s been consistent for years. Gets to much stick coz he’s not a natural finisher and misses a few sitters. https://t.co/9ZrpjlgpZS
— Niall Doran (@NiallDoranx) July 6, 2022
So, whilst we are feeling nostalgic about Raheem’s importance within the City squad, here are some of his best moments: