James was also a menace going forwards and it was his overlapping run and cross which presented Sterling with the first half goal that briefly gave Chelsea the lead. Sterling was perfectly positioned to finish the chance.
Sharp in his movement and tricky on the ball, Sterling looks back to the player who was a mainstay of Southgate’s side for so long.
He had City’s defence on red alert all afternoon, and the only blot on his copybook was the scything foul on Phil Foden which offered Kyle Walker the chance of an injury time winner. However, Walker put the free-kick over the bar to leave honours even.
It was justice served for Chelsea. They are improving and Sterling and James are two of the primary driving forces as to why.
