Sterling made his competitive start for City. The likes of Rickie Lambert, James Chester (second biggest club signing at £8m) and James Mclean are more than useful signings and will help West Brom to steer clear of a relegation scrap, something their fans have been more than used to in the noughties.
During his last spell in the top division (2011-2013), the Creggan man scored seven goals in 59 appearances for Sunderland.
West Brom face an uphill task at the Hawthorns but the Baggies will be all fired up under the expert management of Tony Pulis. Despite not getting on the score sheet, Silva was instrumental in all City plays and received highest SofaScore rating for his contribution. The Ivory Coast global linked up with compatriot Wilfried Bony before guiding a superb effort beyond Myhill from the edge of the box. “I have worked hard and sometimes you get judged on how you finish a season“.
With Toure, 32, dominating midfield, Spanish maestro David Silva had the freedom to float undetected between the ranks of West Brom defenders and he was able to pick holes in the hosts’ defence at will in another effortless display.
The England worldwide opened up his body to angle a shot into the far corner, but shot straight at Boaz Myhill.
Pulis’ side were at a loss for how to deal with City’s attacking quality.
The midfielder was at the heart of everything the visitors did and was at his majestic best to pick West Brom apart.
City have scored 3 goals in each of their last four games against West Brom. Manchester City will play against Chelsea coming up next for their home opener at Etihad Stadium and that comes ahead of matches against Everton and Watford. “Every point when at the beginning is very important at the end of the season”.
Yes, they have the attacking talent to do it.
. But both signaled they’re back to their best this time around. He tells his club’s news site this week “The experience makes you more aware of what is around the corner and what could happen”.
Armed with these facts, the backers are likely to be piling into City at all levels.
We have something to prove. It is only the first game but it is not an ideal start.
“It [negativity] gives us extra motivation”. We did a massive job today.
“I think it was a really good wake-up call for us”.
