City had thrashed Watford 8-0 earlier in the season and 6-0 in last season’s FA Cup final and there appeared little belief from the hosts of causing an upset from the off.
Ben Foster delayed the floodgates opening with a stunning save after Rodrigo’s shot deflected off Gabriel Jesus.
However, there was little doubt over the outcome once Sterling controlled Kyle Walker’s cross and fired powerfully into the top corner on 31 minutes.
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