Erik ten Hag has said its crazy that people questioned Bruno Fernandes being the captain of Manchester United, stating the club needs players like him in order to win trophies. City claimed a domestic treble of trophies last season and beat Aston Villa at Wembley on Sunday to claim their third straight EFL Cup. Asked whether his record against United bothers him, Sterling told Sky Sports : "I'd say no and yes. Raheem Sterling Profile | PlanetSport "Before January I was at 20 goals, after I haven't scored yet but I'm five goals away from beating my record from last season and so confident I will be able to do it. Keep up to date with all the latest Chelsea news and opinion by following The Chelsea Chronicles Facebook and Twitter accounts. Manchester City host their derby rivals at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with the Premier League champions in need of victory as they trail leaders Liverpool by nine points. Sam Wallace reports from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Dead rubber? Sterling ended the campaign with 10 goals and eight assists to his name. We have to focus to be successful because thats what the fans expect, they have to rely on us, we will focus on that. Raheem Sterling scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is surprised by his side's imperious run of form "when everyone is suffering in. Manchester City star Raheem Sterling isn't concerned by his barren streak in front of goal ahead of the Premier League meeting with Manchester United on Sunday. Sterling admitted in 2020 to being aware of his record against United but was confident he was going to end his drought. Thats why weve decided to supplement our expansive City coverage on the Manchester Evening News with a more fan-oriented platform catered specifically to City fans - City Is Ours. He has also NEVER managed to score against them, despite playing 1662 minutes and having 38 shots 15 on target in past fixtures. Sterling admitted that he knows he was putting too much pressure on himself ahead of derby matches. "It was a subject I kept hearing after games that I don't score enough and I'm not good enough in front of goal," Sterling said. The England international eased the home side's nerves by opening the scoring with a 20-yard strike on 46 minutes. Man City news and transfers LIVE Man City vs Man Utd latest plus Kevin De Bruyne injury update, Gemma Bonner explains the difference between Man City Women and Liverpool FC Women, Raheem Sterling needs to target Manchester United weakness in Manchester Derby, Foden in, Mahrez out - Man City predicted XI vs Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with Manchester United player after training ground bust-up and more rumours. United are only one of two teams that Sterling has faced more than three times, and are yet to concede a goal from him - the other being Hull City. These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Monday, May 1. Raheem Sterling has entered the top 10 on the list of Manchester City's all-time highest goalscorers. Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE. Sterling says barren run against United is 'a wake-up call' but warned Red Devils he is going into Etihad Stadium clash with a new mindset when it comes to finding the net. Raheem Sterling shots an average of 0.21 goals per game in club competitions. These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, May 1. "We can finish in the top four and win the other two cups. Just like you, we cant get enough of Manchester City! Raheem Sterling - Record against Manchester United (Detailed view He is footballs ultimate hex-buster. In fairness, the majority of his contests against Man United would have been in the high intensity Manchester derby from his time in Manchester City colours. Right now is maybe their best moment of the season. At all. The City ace said his improvement in front of goal is down to a mental shift - and warned United he will be taking his new-found predatory mindset into the Etihad Stadium clash. Raheem Sterling this seasons has also noted 3 assists, played 4429 minutes, with 27 times he played game in first line. Hetold theDaily Mirror in 2019: I shouldnt really say this not now, definitely not now! I'll be taking a lot more shots than I usually do.". Kyle Walker challenges Erling Haaland to improve even more with Harry Kane comparison. Raheem Sterling statistics - 28 years_old Chelsea Midfielder (Centre, Left, Right) / Forward. He has also broken into Citys top 10 all-time leading scorers, while Wayne Rooney is the only Englishman with more Champions League strikes to his name. City romped to a 4-1 Premier League win at Burnley, and United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Old Trafford. When we keep performances like we do all season the fans are behind us, theres lot of energy.. Check out his latest detailed stats including goals, assists, strengths & weaknesses and match ratings. ', "But now it's a straight mentality of trying to score and where a goal can come from. However, we all know just how good Sterling is, and it should only be a matter of time until he sparks into life. They lead 13-time European champions Real Madrid 2-1 going into the home leg of their last-16 tie and face Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Raheem Sterling opens up on his 16-match scoreless streak against Man It was a wake up call hearing all the critics saying he can't score goals, so I thought I'd show them that I can. Sterling has scored just three Premier League goals in nine appearances so far, with two of those coming in the same game against Leicester in August. He went 27 games without scoring for England, but has netted eight in his last 10 games for the Three Lions. I know I am going to get a moment.". "I wouldn't say we gave up - we weren't consistent enough for long enough. But facing his boyhood club has often proved difficult for Sterling, who has lost twelve and only won eight of the 23 games he has played against them. Asked whether his record against United bothers him, Sterling told Sky Sports : "I'd say no and yes. Familiar faces, Salah and Vardy, lead the way with seven goals each against Spurs. The winger has lined up against Erik ten Hags side 23 times during his stints at the clubs two main rivals Liverpool and Man City. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. However, the most startling element here is that Sterling - he of all those fabulous goalscoring feats just mentioned - has not found the net in any of those games. Haaland bagged his 34th goal and is level with Andy Cole and Alan Shearer for most goals in a single Premier League season. Maybe a step over? Express. - Manchester United have not scored a Premier League hat-trick since Sir Alex Ferguson's penultimate home game in charge. Try a week on us. "At first I wasn't taking in that I hadn't scored against [United] and then the last two years I have known the record and have started to think about it too much. Raheem Sterling saves Chelsea against Leicester, but Thomas Tuchel's In 15 games versus the Blues, the England forward has contributed to seven goals. "Now we know all about what they have become, we know all about the 'noisy neighbour' and they have really done well. I think now hes realised that and hes getting back to focusing on his career and whats best for him is hes a footballer and hes focusing more on that so were getting the best out of him again.. 'The Glazers have bled United dry. When I first came onto the scene I wanted to show I had ability and that I was a good player. One reason why some members of the football-supporting jury remain out on Sterling might be the very prolonged slumps he endures, to the extent they become just as visible as his biggest achievements. During 2019/20,Sterling scored twenty league goals, his best tally for City. He probably could and should have passed that milestone in Man Uniteds 2-0 win over Tottenham as Hugo Lloris denied him on several occasions. The 27-year-old has had a mixed start to his Blues tenure . "Now I am not thinking about it. At the time, it was his second hat-trick in the space of a week and sixth . Played 23, scored none. 20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. "It happens," he said. "To see that stat that I haven't scored in 16 games against them, it's a wake-up call. Have I justified my selection? he said, repeating the question before a long pause. ', Steven Sheridan boasted his fists were his 'secret weapon', Mum loses almost eight stone after changing son's nappy left her in tears, Nikki Bailey weighed 26 stone at her heaviest, Woman, 37, arrested after serious sexual assault in Liverpool city centre, A woman, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, Where to watch the Eurovision final across Greater Manchester, As Eurovision grips the nation - especially our neighbours Liverpool - here's a guide to all the events taking place in Manchester. Jack Johnson Open Privacy Options "I wouldn't say we gave up - we weren't consistent enough for long enough. Bruno Fernandes goal leads Manchester United past Aston Villa Would you start Raheem Sterling against United? During that years Queen's Birthday Honours he was awarded the M.B.E for services to racial equality in sport. Premier League: Chelsea vs Man Utd as it happened But despite looking much better, he hasnt scored in the top-flight since the Red Devils 3-1 win over Arsenal. Manchester City goes first as Haaland matches Shearer, Cole STREAM FULHAM vs MANCHESTER CITY LIVE. But I was never trying to be greedy in trying to win matches by myself. An absurd run of 27 caps and three years, including the march to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, lay between Sterlings second international goal against Estonia in September 2015 and his brace to down Spain in the Nations League in October 2018. Card payments only. However, the winger has kept zero goals in 23 games. We are one trophy down and confident we can go to do major things this season. "It happens," he said. Have something to tell us about this article? Ten Hag: 'It's crazy' people questioned Fernandes Meanwhile, City sealed their first trophy of the season last weekend, after beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final. The second half has been a defensive clinic by Man . Firstly no, because I didn't take scoring seriously but yes because now I do. Exasperation isnt normally an emotion indulged by Raheem Sterling, the relentless and resilient Manchester City and England forward. Raheem Sterling - Record against Manchester United (Detailed view) | Transfermarkt News Transfers & rumours Market values Competitions Forums My TM Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has struggled to continue his goalscoring form in 2020, and has explained that he's still confident of beating his personal all-time goalscoring record.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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