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Sterling aware of finishing faults: 'Too much time to think makes me mess up!'

The Manchester City forward needs no reminding that he has squandered a number of big chances of late, with his game better when more "instinctive"

Raheem Sterling is aware of his finishing faults at Manchester City, with too much time to think in front of goal making him “mess up”.

The England international has found the target 17 times in the Premier League this season, but acknowledges that tally could have been even better.

Big chances have been squandered in important fixtures, with a Manchester derby date with arch-rivals United proving to be particularly frustrating.

Sterling needs no reminding that he remains far from perfect, with the flying forward recognising that he is more productive in the final third when playing on instinct.