Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong believes Raheem Sterling deserves better after the winger endured time on the sidelines after a poor run of form.
The Englishman fell foul of Pep Guardiola's rotation and failed to assert himself as a regular fixture in the side during the early stages of the season as Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus were given runouts.
As a result, his future at the Etihad came under scrutiny with speculation seeing him linked with moves abroad to Barcelona as well as rumoured interest from Arsenal.
However, the 26-year-old has enjoyed an upturn in form, with two goals and an assist in his last four as he reiterates his importance to the Blues.
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