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Sterling reveals Guardiola told Man City to make statement against Liverpool

Raheem Sterling has revealed Pep Guardiola told Manchester City to make a statement against Liverpool on Thursday.

The former Premier League champions poleaxed their successors with a 4-0 victory at the Etihad.

Speaking after the game, Sterling said: "The manager said that next season started today.

"We had a test to make a point and we did brilliantly."

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