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#4 Raheem Sterling (WHU)
Now one of the key men in Pep Guardiola's side, Sterling's 67 goal involvements (35 goals 32 assists) across two seasons is extremely impressive. Amongst midfielders, only Salah (322) registered more penalty box touches than Sterling's 298 and only the Liverpool duo (Salah 29 and Mane 26) registered more 'big chances' than his 20.
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He was also fifth highest amongst midfielders for shots in the box (61) and is expected to play up front given the lack of match fitness for Aguero and Jesus. No team scored more than Man. City's 95 goals last season and they won 0-4 in the same fixture last year with Sterling finding the back of the net.
The Hammers conceded 27 goals in home games last year, the eighth worst in the league and only six teams conceded more 'big chances' than their 37 on home turf. Sterling can be backed with confidence as Guardiola's men look forward to getting their season off to a good start.
