#4 Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling was at the top of the game in the 2017-18 Premier League season. The '24-year-old' can outsmart the best defenses with his deceptive moves. Sterling can operate quite well at the flanks and has always been a smooth operator during set pieces too. He has colluded well with the likes of David Silva, Leroy Sane and Kevin De Bruyne in the midfield. The England international showcased his class with his elegant finishes and clever passes.
He had been Pep Guardiola’s go to man right throughout the 2017-18 season during crunch situations. The elegant midfielder netted 18 goals in 33 Premier League games in the 2017-18 season with 15 assists to his name. He has always been praised for his ability to play wide and for his adaptability. He can play as a winger as well as an attacking midfielder.
The midfielder showed massive improvement in the last season as the midfielder. In the 2018-19 Season, Sterling has been used as forwarding which could provide a lot of bite in Manchester City forward line. Sterling will be the heart of the forward line along with Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero. He was quite instrumental in holding the midfield together and played a supporting role for the forward line in the last season.
Sterling had stated that Pep Guardiola has played a crucial role in bringing the best out of him by motivating him for his consistency. Sterling's unorthodox moves can outsmart the rival's defense. He continues to hold a very important position in the midfield. His presence infused a lot of stability in the midfield. Sterling scored a goal in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Newcastle United yesterday.
He has always been appreciated for his ability to keep the ball in possession and for his ability to open up the opposition's defense with his speed and his control. Sterling looked equally impressive with his ability to win aerial duels. He also proved his effectiveness in winning the ball from the opposition.