RAHEEM STERLING’S

brilliant first goal at Crystal Palace is a clear example of just how much he has developed his game. Running on to Kevin De Bruyne’s through ball from just beyond the halfway line, Sterling only needed to take a single touch to set himself in the box before shooting. A couple of seasons ago, Sterling would have been tempted to touch the ball earlier and try to take the defender on. Now he knows that less is more and is reaping the rewards. Sterling has been involved in 55 Premier League goals in the past two seasons — two more than in his previous six campaigns combined.