Manchester City defeated Chelsea 4-0 on Sunday, giving Raheem Sterling a dismal homecoming for the second time in three days.
The 28-year-old was unable to go to the Etihad Stadium due to an injury, but he was subjected to a scathing chant from supporters who reminded him of what he was missing in Manchester.
Supporters sang, “Raheem Sterling, he’s 10th in the league!” after Chelsea fell eight places behind second-placed Manchester City in the table. Even though Sterling was not on the field, this cry may have harmed him.
The England international left City off the back of winning his fourth Premier League title in five seasons due to unhappiness over his role under Pep Guardiola.
Sterling left to be a regular starter back in London, but his decision has backfired as he’s lost his starting place in a Chelsea side that are underperforming. He’s lost all three meetings with his former club and amassed just 27 minutes of playing time.
The 28-year-old has scored six goals with three assists from 22 games at Chelsea, but he’s netted only once in the Premier League since August and has one assist to his name in five months too.
Sterling has four years remaining on his deal at Stamford Bridge, so the peak years of his career might be stuck in West London now while his former City teammates continue challenging for major honours.
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