Fans on Twitter react to Sterling display
Manchester City fans on Twitter were full of praise for Raheem Sterling after his outstanding display against Steaua Bucharest.
The 21-year-old from Harleseden has attracted criticism in recent months but looked back to his best form as he helped City thrash the Romanian side 5-0 in their in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying play-off.
Boss Pep Guardiola hailed Sterling for his performance – as did many City supporters.
Sterling is on a new level #mancity #mcfc
— Boris (@borismcfc) August 16, 2016
Raheem Sterling is having a brilliant game tonight again. Improving by the minute under Pep… #mcfc
— Callum McCormick (@McCormickthe207) August 16, 2016
Sterling is a man reborn under pep #mcfc
— George Tropicana (@_Ali_Jaffar_) August 16, 2016
Raheem Sterling going to run right through the PL this year #MCFC
— Will Febish (@wfebish) August 16, 2016
Raheem Sterling is a new man! Playing some quality football in the last 2 games! 👍#sneakysterling #MCFC #steauavcity
— Rebecca Crabtree (@RebeccaCrabtree) August 16, 2016
Yes please Sterling. Knew the lad would come good. Needed a little time and the right support #mcfc
— JoJeffers (@just_j0) August 16, 2016
Sterling looks rejuvenated and up for the fight this season. Consistency is the key though! #MCFC
— Kristian Fearon (@KrisFearon1) August 16, 2016
Sterling was brilliant tonight. Starting to show how good he is. #MCFC
— matthew shedden (@shedlemon) August 16, 2016