UEFA Champions League 2018-19, Manchester City 2-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Hits and Flops

#2 Hit: Raheem Sterling

Sterling used his pace to good effect, stretching Hoffenheim's backline throughout

It was a bright display as usual from Sterling, who linked up well alongside Phil Foden in the first half and was unfortunate not to have created an assist before the break. It was his high press which forced a mistake in possession, as he won the ball high and teed up the teenager on the edge of the area.

Foden's eventual strike was blocked, but that move typified the pair's encouraging link-up play - something clearly worked on in training.

Sterling created Sané's second with a probing pass across to his left on a devastating counter-attack, but seriously should've had more than one assist here. He led the charge on another counter, this time before Leroy had pushed City in front - but Bernardo Silva failed to convert from close-range.

Four key passes, 88.9% pass accuracy, four dribbles and three tackles completed - it was an impressive showing after City's forgettable defeat away at Chelsea this past weekend.