Raheem Sterling Nets Hat-trick as Man City Destroy Norwich City in Premier League Encounter

Raheem Sterling Nets Hat-trick as Man City Destroy Norwich City in Premier League Encounter

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Raheem Sterling on Saturday, February 12, scored three goals as Manchester City beat Norwich 4-0 in EPL game
  • Pep Guardiola and his men are still topping the Premier League and have been tipped to retain their title
  • Phil Foden also scored for Manchester City in this Premier League brilliant win against Norwich City

Manchester City on Saturday night, February 12, continued with their impressive performance this season in the Premier League by beating Norwich City 4-0 in front of their faithfuls.

Going into this Premier League game, Norwich City did not lose any game in four games even though they are still at the bottom of the table and they wanted to shine against the Citizens.

Sterling in action
Sterling, Foden score as Manchester City destroy Norwich in Premier League battle. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS
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But Norwich met a more determined Manchester City side who are targeting retaining their Premier League title even though Liverpool are mounting pressure on them.

Who scored the first goal for Manchester City?

England international Raheem Sterling opened scoring for Manchester City in the 31st minute after getting a brilliant assist from Kyle Walker.

Norwich City responded well after conceding a goal with flurry of attacks, but they were unablr to break the defense of Manchester City as first half ended 1-0 in favour of the Citizens.

When did Manchester City score their second goal?

Three minutes after starting the second half, Phil Foden grabbed the second goal for Manchester City and Raheem Sterling scored his second in the 70th and third in 90th minute as Citizens won 4-0.

Pep Guardiola snubs Man City, names Premier League rivals as best club in the world

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Man City boss Pep Guardiola declared rivals Chelsea the best club in the world alongside Argentina giants, River Plate.

Guardiola made the declaration amid suggestions City are the best side after they stretched their lead at the top of the standings to 12 points.

The Manchester club's form continues to attract plaudits from fans and pundits, with many hailing the side as the best in the world.

However, Guardiola believes rivals Chelsea and River Plate are unarguably the best teams in the world currently.

The Spaniard cited the two teams' recent successes at the continental stages, with the Blues lifting the Champions League under the tutelage of Thomas Tuchel.

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