Despite his goals drying up recently, Raheem Sterling has had a fantastic season
Despite a wildly successful season that saw him become arguably Manchester City’s key man in their title charge as well as a prime component in Gareth Southgate’s England side and a beacon of hope against the scourge of racism, Raheem Sterling has slipped two places in these rankings after the final month of 2018/19.
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How did this happen? Well, largely because Sterling’s goals dried up in those final few games; he scored a brace against Crystal Palace midway through April but then didn’t find the back of the net in the league in his final 5 matches, and only managed one assist – against Manchester United – too. But that’s hardly a knock on him as he’s been incredible all season – involved in 27 goals in just 34 matches.
Perhaps the most fascinating thing about Sterling? At 24 years old, he still likely has some room to grow before he reaches his prime – meaning he could become even more fearsome for defences in seasons to come.
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
Scott’s work has been previously reshared by the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. He uses credible sources, such as the UFC’s official website, during the writing process.
His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.
Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.
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