Enhanced City strike rate sees Sterling's stock hit new high

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling. Photo: Getty Images

James Ducker
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Sergio Aguero had not long finished delivering an emotional speech to team-mates in the dressing room after Manchester City's dazzling 4-2 win against Napoli in southern Italy on Wednesday when Raheem Sterling's phone beeped.

"I'm not talking to you for two days #monster", read the text from a close associate. Sterling smiled.