The England forward surpassed last season's total with a treble on the south coast
Raheem Sterling is now enjoying the most prolific season of his career after his hat-trick in Manchester City’s 5-0 win at Brighton took his tally to 27 in all competitions.
The England international opened the scoring at the Amex Stadium with a low drive into the bottom corner from just outside the area after 21 minutes.
Gabriel Jesus doubled City’s advantage shortly before half-time, with Sterling making it 3-0 with a rare header eight minutes into the second half, ensuring he surpassed his previous best goal tally of 25.