Pep Guardiola storms off on bench as former Manchester City star Raheem Sterling gives Chelsea shock lead

Chelsea star Raheem Sterling left Pep Guardiola fuming on the touchline when he opened the scoring against his former club Manchester City.

He Blues The striker felt the wrath of the home fans who booed him from the start at the Etihad, but he soon silenced the Citizens fans.

Pound sterling He bounced back in the 42nd minute when he put the west London side 1-0 up after cutting inside Kyle Walker and providing a composed finish into the bottom right corner.

Guardiola, who coached Sterling in City For six years, he was clearly unhappy with his team's defense and showed his frustration on the bench.

But Sterling won't mind as he gave the visitors a deserved lead at the champions' home ground – the second time he has scored against City this season.

It is also Sterling's 121st Premier League goal, meaning he has now overtaken Steven Gerrard (120) in the all-time goalscoring chart.

Chelsea have struggled for consistency this season and have been stuck in mid-table for much of the campaign, with Sterling among those unable to find their form consistently.

However, the 29-year-old's goal against his former club was his eighth of the season and a goal that could prove the catalyst in the final months of the season.

A win for Chelsea would see them move up to eighth in the Premier League table, while for City it could have huge ramifications on the title race.

Defeat would leave Guardiola's team five points behind league leaders Liverpool with just one game in hand.

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As a result, it means City would need their rivals to make a mistake if they are to retain the title for a fourth consecutive season.

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