The attacker was in an offside position when he stuck his leg out as David Silva's shot flew towards him, but he insists the goal was fair
Raheem Sterling insists he deliberately avoided making contact with David Silva's opening goal for Manchester City against Leicester City so as not to be flagged offside.
Pep Guardiola's side took the lead in controversial fashion in Saturday's clash at Etihad Stadium, with Silva's scuffed shot bouncing into the corner as Sterling swung a foot at the ball from an offside position.
Referee Bobby Madley allowed the goal to stand, a decision that helped City on their way to a hard-fought 2-1 win that gives their hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four a significant boost.