Wednesday 12 August 2015 14:09, UK
New Manchester City signing Raheem Sterling expects this year’s title race to be a close one.
Just one match into the new season, City face Chelsea in a vital six-pointer at the Etihad this weekend.
A win for the hosts would take them five points clear of the reigning champions and 20-year-old Sterling told City's website: “Everyone has strengthened their squads and the Premier League is always hard to second guess.
“Chelsea are very strong in every department from their defence and midfield to their attack but it should be a good game and I’m really looking forward to playing in this match.
“I’ve done alright against them in the past and results-wise, I think it’s been pretty even overall so far in the matches I’ve played in.
“But I’m hoping this one will go our way and it’s vital that it does. We’re on our own ground and with it being our first home game of the season, we want to get off on the right foot.
“I’ve set myself targets for goals and assists and I know where I want to be but I don’t really want to reveal what they are because I’ll put myself under massive pressure.
“I’ve got personal goals that I want to reach this season for City and hopefully I can meet them.”
