Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has compared Raheem Sterling to Lionel Messi after yet another goal for Manchester City against Aston Villa.
The Englishman grabbed City's opener against Dean Smith's side on Saturday as they went on to win 3-0.
Sterling grabbed his seventh goal in nine league outings for City this season, following his midweek Champions League hat-trick against Atalanta.
In total, the 24-year-old has 11 goals in 12 matches for City in all competitions, as well as a couple of goals for England.
Speaking on Match of the Day on Saturday night, former Arsenal man Keown waxed lyrical about Sterling's performances and even compared him to Barcelona legend Messi.
Keown said: “What a pleasure it is to see this man, Sterling, 13 in 14 games now, that's as good as Messi.
"Okay, he has to do it for the next 14 years but he is outstanding, it is a pleasure to see him play.”
yuwbent
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my question to so called England players why is it that when it comes to big competitions they are always average and under performing.
Cuacdelot
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Sterling: Lewandowski tnx for lending me ur boots
Titbcdklrs
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I get it sterling is performing but what about Lewandowski
TwizzyManCity
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raheem scoring is so adorable
DoinzB
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Sterling is very quick with the ball I hope he continues improving
lawalidris
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"Sterling"
sharmadhruv
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Sterling has to be this good for the next 10 years or so to be even considered on the same table and messi and ronaldo
gagab123
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Messi is the King of All, moving and can change all the game under his talent, but Stealing is good player and improving year after year. Hoping to reach Messi's position in the near future.