Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Raheem Sterling will benefit from working with their star players.

City's £49million summer signing from Liverpool is poised to make his home debut as Chelsea visit the Etihad Stadium in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday.

Pellegrini said: "It is always important for young players to play with good players who can improve them, the same way he did with Luis Suarez or (Steven) Gerrard for Liverpool.

"Here he will play David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, with players that will make him improve in a lot of ways. Young players always learn from important players. It is very important for them to play with him.

"I think last year he scored 11 in all competitions. I am sure this season he will improve."