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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Pep Guardiola sets Raheem Sterling challenge ahead of Manchester City vs Tottenham

Raheem Sterling has begun the season in fine form for Manchester City.

He opened the scoring in the Community Shield penalty shoot-out win over former club Liverpool and then netted a hat-trick as City begun the defence of their Premier League crown by thumping West Ham United 5-0 last weekend.

But his manager Pep Guardiola is demanding more from the England international.

Speaking ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's visit to the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola has challenged Sterling to be more clinical.

"There are many, he is one," the Spaniard said when acknowledging Sterling as one of the most dangerous players in the division.

"Look at the top six teams and you will find many, many players.

"The Premier League is incredible with so many players. We have many, but Raheem still. 

"I didn't watch all the other games but he's playing so good from the beginning, being clinical, but we want more.

"It was just the first game of the Premier League season."

Raheem Sterling celebrats scoring his hat trick against West Ham (Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)

The Spurs player who could be tasked with keeping Sterling quiet at the Etihad Stadium is Kyle Walker-Peters

Maurico Pochettino hinted at keeping faith with the defender at right-back when speaking to the media during his pre-match press conference.

"I think it is obvious. The moment Trips flew to Madrid, it opened the door for different players to improve and step up," said the Spurs boss.

"In the case of Kyle it is to try to be strong in his mentality and try and compete. Of course he was good against Aston Villa, but now it is going to be a massive challenge tomorrow.

"He is a player we trust in, he has the confidence and now he has to take the opportunity to be strong in the position."

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