Wednesday 18 April 2018 23:38, UK
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was happy to celebrate winning his first Premier League title from the comfort of his own sofa but insists their success will not make him complacent.
City's players were on a day off when they were confirmed as champions after Manchester United were beaten by West Brom 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola's side claimed the crown with a record-equalling five matches to spare and despite City having been on course to win the title for some time, Sterling insists he is already looking to future league success.
"This is my first Premier League title so who cares how you win it, whether it was on the pitch or on my sofa, I'm just delighted to win the title," he said.
"It's been a dream ever since I was a kid growing up playing football with my mates and winning it means everything.
"It's important we don't get complacent though. It's amazing to win it, but now it's about the next one."
The England international has improved under Guardiola, who claimed he could become one of the best players in the world.
Sterling has scored 22 goals this season, 17 of which have come in the top flight, and is understandably grateful to be working with the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss.
"It's all about the basics with him. He pushes you to be better at the small things and that improves your performance," he added.
"It's been great for me to learn in this environment and improve as a player under him.
"He's one of the best managers in the world. It's special to be part of. I just need to keep improving and focus on how I can help the team.
"I set my own targets and I aim to achieve them every season but it's more important to get the club where it wants to be.
"It's been a good season for me but there are details I can change to make me sharper or more clinical and I always look to improve."
