Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola isn't surprised Raheem Sterling is the target for the boo boys.

Sterling, 21, has suffered a host of abuse from rival supporters since trading in former club Liverpool - not to mention the manner of his departure - for City in a £47million move 13 months ago.

"The fans may boo because they know how good he is," said Guardiola.

“He showed me from the start that he is strong, mentally strong. He has just focused on his job, on the game. That's it.

“When that happens he is going to do good things for us and the England national team. I'm pretty sure of that.

“Just focus and the people will stop taking about what happened off the pitch, and just talk about what happens on the pitch. Everything is going well, I'm pretty sure of that."