Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was again full of praise for Raheem Sterling for victory over Bournemouth.

Sterling scored in the 4-0 rout.

Guardiola enthused: “With and without the ball, he is so aggressive and so intense.

“I like the most how clear he is becoming like a football player. He knows when he has to dribble and when he has to pass.

“Before, he was only dribbling and that was a mistake.

“He is enjoying scoring goals. Before, I think he was a bit scared.

“He is a young player and important player for the national team. The most difficult thing with footballers at that age is to maintain that level of sevens and eights."