MANCHESTER: Raheem Sterling hit a brilliant 11-minute hat-trick as Manchester City inflicted a 5-1 thrashing on Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday .AdvertisementSterling had provided the assists for both of Aguero's goals, but the England winger was just getting warmed up.
City's third successive Group C victory leaves them top of the table, five points clear of second placed Dinamo Zagreb with three games left. After going 22 minutes without a single shot, Guardiola's men finally threatened when Aguero's drive forced a save from Pierluigi Gollini.For the second successive game, Guardiola had responded to City's defensive injury problems by deploying midfielders Fernandinho and Rodri as his two centre-backs.It was an uncomfortable arrangement and when Josip Ilicic advanced into the City area, Fernandinho rashly stuck out a leg to trip the Atalanta winger and concede a penalty.
Sterling deserved much of the credit for a penetrating run and delicate cross that allowed Aguero to peel off his marker for a clinical close-range finish. It was Aguero's 10th goal in all competitions this season, ending a three-game drought for City's record scorer. But Sterling had the perfect riposte with his man of the match display and he made it three in the 58th minute.
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