Ive always said, if I played at Wembley in a major tournament Im scoring. 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. His PL shot. The second half has been a defensive clinic by Man . Garnacho has outlined which players he is closest to and described one Manchester United star as like a "dad" to him after opening up about his breakthrough season. Sterling admitted that City are some way behind Liverpool in the Premier League, but there's still a chance to round off a successful campaign with two more trophies. Robin van Persie's brilliant treble against Aston Villa that secured . The winger's stunning 20-yard curling effort against Sporting in the first leg of our Champions League last 16 tie was his 127th since joining the Club in July 2015, moving him above Alec Herd into outright 10th position in the rankings . Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). The first was from almost 30 yards out and forced a save at the near post from Kepa. United are fourth in the Premier League with six matches left to play. Asked whether his record against United bothers him, Sterling told Sky Sports : "I'd say no and yes. Kai Havertz previously stated it was great to have the England international as a team-mate at Stamford Bridge. He went 27 games without scoring for England, but has netted eight in his last 10 games for the Three Lions. His determination, his passion, his resilience, we need such players if you want to win games and make trophies.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sterling has scored a very impressive 158 goals in his club career to date as he enters his prime, so this anomaly stands out like a sore thumb against Man United. 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. Only against West Ham and Arsenal (eight) has Rashford directly been involved in more goals. Sterling was substituted after just 71 minutes at Turf Moor, allowing the forward a rest before Saturday's clash. Sterling, however, hasnt totally exploded into life since his move from Manchester City to west London. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I won't put pressure on myself and will play my game looking with an eye to score. Alejandro Garnacho names three Manchester United stars who helped him settle into senior squad. Writers and presenters who share your passion for the blue side of Manchester will be producing written, visual and audio content to reflect the mood in the stands as well as the press box. Hell be trying, trying. During that years Queen's Birthday Honours he was awarded the M.B.E for services to racial equality in sport. Sterling has 48 goals in 122 appearances since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2015, but he has never scored against the team he supported as a child. Now, we have got the complete detailed explanation and . Photo by Chris Lee Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images. Bonuses expire in 7 days. City are second in the table ahead of the fourth Manchester derby of the season and history suggests Sterling's poor goal scoring form won't come to an end at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag has said "it's crazy" that people questioned Bruno Fernandes being the captain of Manchester United, stating the club needs players like him in order to win trophies. Keep up to date with the latest Chelsea news and opinion by following Facebook and The Chelsea Chronicle Twitter accounts. That was a glorified friendly though, right? Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. "If you are not winning trophies you will finish the season very disappointed. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. "We can finish in the top four and win the other two cups. Liverpool have drawn 52 league encounters with Arsenal, more than any other club. He said: I emphasise it all on Thursday, hes so tough. "Now it is the business end and we have a lot to fight for. Hes only got two assists during that time, too. Erling Haaland FA Cup goals. In the current season for Chelsea Raheem Sterling gave a . "Before January I was at 20 goals. Theres no doubt that this kind of record is the type that will stick with a player in their mind. In the following 2020/21 season, Manchester City reclaimed their crown, finishing top eight points ahead of rivals, Manchester United. When we keep performances like we do all season the fans are behind us, theres lot of energy.. ", Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Open Privacy Options This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. The 27-year-old has played 23 times ag "If you are not winning trophies you will finish the season very disappointed. Sterling, Cristiano Ronaldo and Danny Ings are just one goal . Ten Hag said he feels the support from Uniteds fan base, but that his focus is on his side being successful for the remainder of the season. ', 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Liverpool's incredible 15-game unbeaten run in the league this term has applied added pressure to City's campaign, and Guardiola's men have been more inconsistent than expected. But, if and when the time comes at Old Trafford for the forward to score, he'll be ready. ', 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. I'll be taking a lot more shots than I usually do.". Sterling emerged as a creative winger at Anfield, but his time under Pep Guardiola has seen him become a regular goalscorer for the Sky Blues. Fernandes had two shots in quick succession. We have to speed that up because we have been behind them for too many years.". These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, May 1. "When I first came onto the scene I wanted to show I had ability and that I was a good player. His overall impact since arriving from Manchester City in the summer has certainly still been positive. "If you are not winning trophies you will finish the season very disappointed. With 10 games remaining, they are just three points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea in the race for a Champions League spot, while City themselves are in fine form, winning their past five games. A footballing whirlwind in the eye of a tabloid storm Look at the actions taken as the Third Reich faces collapse in the final weeks of World War II. Sterling admitted criticism of his finishing has helped him focus on becoming a predator in the box: "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. "Now I am not thinking about it. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sterling admitted in 2020 to being aware of his record against United but was confident he was going to end his drought. "We can finish in the top four and win the other two cups. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Both Manchester clubs will start the derby off the back of strong wins in their last matches. He toldBBC Sport: At first I wasnt taking in that I hadnt scored against [United] and then the last two years I have known the record and have started to think about it too much. Last season his average was 0.31 goals per game, he scored 17 goals in 55 club matches. City romped to a 4-1 Premier League win at, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was also very wasteful in the dominant 2020 Carabao Cup semi-final win at Old Trafford, while his display in this fixture last season was part of the reason he was dropped by Pep Guardiola to prompt those questions around the Euros. So you would think he is due a goal, especially as he has had 38 shots with 15 on target across all of these games. At Wembley, my back garden, I had to score, the north Londoner told BBC Sport after netting the only goal in Englands Euro 2020 opener against Croatia last summer. Haaland scored his first FA Cup goals with a hat-trick against Burnley on Saturday, March 18. City have already won the Carabao Cup and remain in the Champions League and FA Cup. Sterling then doubled Chelsea's lead on 60 minutes with a far post tap-in from Reece James' cross.. Harvey Barnes pulled one back for Leicester three minutes later, and Ayoze Perez hit the crossbar in the final moments as the Foxes chased an equaliser, but Sterling's double was . I would rather the Qataris buy the club'. "But I was never trying to be greedy in trying to win matches by myself. It could still be a successful season.". Also read: Manchester United report: Diego Simeone says Cristiano Ronaldo has never been close to Atletico Madrid - and never will be. "I wouldn't say we gave up - we weren't consistent enough for long enough. Sterling ended the campaign with 10 goals and eight assists to his name. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. When I first came onto the scene I wanted to show I had ability and that I was a good player. The protest by Spurs fans outside the stadium against Daniel Levy, Joe Lewis and the Enic ownership was low key at 7pm with rain coming down on . Jack Johnson It is just as special as always. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Sam Wallace reports from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Manchester City can still have a "successful season" despite looking like relinquishing their Premier League title, says . Sterling has 20 goals for City this season but has not found the net in his past 11 games for the club, and his scoring record against United is dreadful - he has failed to score against the Red Devils in 19 games for City and Liverpool. The 27-year-old has played 23 times against the Red Devils the most he has played versus one club in his senior career. There are just some strange patterns that emerge in football, but perhaps now in a Chelsea shirt Sterling can break that Man United curse thats hanging over him. Maybe a stepover? Hes such a big leader, he gives so much energy to the team. Of course the situation is a bit different. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Sterling told the Daily Mirror:. "I wouldn't say we gave up - we weren't consistent enough for long enough. No goals in 23 career appearances for Raheem Sterling against Manchester United is a wretched return but he is a master at overcoming dismal slumps. Manchester City welcome Liverpool for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday (19:45 BST kick-off) before travelling to Wembley to take on Tottenham in the Premier league . JUST IN: Man City boss Pep Guardiola casts verdict on Man Utd boss Solskjaer. These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Monday, May 1. T&Cs apply, see below. It shows the data (goals, cards etc.) Firstly no . I had an old United kit, from when they won the last FA Cup. It is just as special as always. We are one trophy down and confident we can go to do major things this season. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. But Sterling is confident he can end his barren run against the Red Devils thanks to a new mentality when it comes to goalscoring. 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. Speaking to Sky Sports, Sterling said his ruthless mentality for scoring goals has developed and it will help him break his United duck. Now I am not thinking about it. I was at the final in 2007.. However, the winger has zero goals in 23 games.He's only got two assists during that time, too. And Bryan Robson told talkSPORT that he thinks the forward is now getting back to his best under Erik ten Hags guidance: I think maybe Marcus after the last World Cup just got a little bit carried away with off-the-field stuff and lost his focus on his game. City host United in Saturday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium with Sterling in the form of his life, having scored 15 goals in all competitions already this season. Raheem Sterling explains why his shift in mentality in front of goal will help him to break his duck against Manchester United this weekend. 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. Chelsea host Man United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League tomorrow so lets see if Sterling can make his own piece of history by making the goalscoring list. Get up to 40 in free bets on selected events. In the semi-final against Denmark, he was utterly magnificent. 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.