Watch: Sterling blasts 11-minute treble as Man. City run riot
Raheem Sterling hit a brilliant 11-minute hat-trick as Manchester City inflicted a 5-1 thrashing on Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola’s side were rocked by Ruslan Malinovsky’s first half penalty at the Etihad Stadium.
But City responded superbly as Sergio Aguero struck twice before the interval.
Sterling had provided the assists for both of Aguero’s goals, but the England winger was just getting warmed up.
After the interval, Sterling struck three times to complete a personal masterclass that underlined his rise in the Guardiola era from enigmatic playmaker to lethal finisher.
Sterling has emerged as City’s driving force over the last 18 months and his second hat-trick of the season confirmed his place among the world’s best players.
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The only frustration for Guardiola was a late red card for young midfielder Phil Foden.
City’s third successive Group C victory leaves them top of the table, five points clear of second placed Dinamo Zagreb with three games left.
Atalanta, making their Champions League debut this season, are still searching for their first point after a third consecutive…
Source: TOM