“Absolute garbage” “Can’t stand this guy” - Chelsea fans brand attacker a shocking player for his stinker in 1-0 Man City loss
As the dust settles on Chelsea's disappointing 1-0 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday, May 21, supporters are directing their frustration at Raheem Sterling. The winger, once a beacon of Manchester City's attacking prowess, struggled in the Blues jersey, failing to make an impact on the match.
Manager Frank Lampard's decision to persist with Sterling on the pitch was met with vehement criticism, as fans anxiously watched their club falter to a 1-0 loss. The former City man's return to the Etihad was marked by an icy reception as he was substituted before the 70-minute mark, his performance far below the standard expected of him.
Sterling missed one big chance in the match and failed to complete any of his attempted crosses. He also lost possession of the ball on 11 occasions.
City's loyal supporters were quick to rub salt into the wound, turning their once-celebrated winger into the subject of their derisive chants. This prompted a flurry of outraged tweets from Chelsea fans, who took to Twitter to vocalise their disappointment. Here are some reactions from the Blues faithful:
City fans chanting “thats why we sold him” at Sterling and hes been proving them right all game
@CarefreeLewisG Every club in the world knows this he’s an absolutely shocking player
@CarefreeLewisG According to the new owners, statement signing…. This is statement signing this lots promised us ? Lmao
@CarefreeLewisG 😭😭😭
@CarefreeLewisG 100% agree!!!! One of the biggest wastes of money this season
@CarefreeLewisG He is absolute garbage. I can't stand the guy, I really hope we sell him this summer
Chelsea struggle against Premier League champions Manchester City
On a radiant Sunday at Etihad Stadium, the Cityzens jubilantly marked their Premier League title, silencing the Blues with an early clincher from Julian Alvarez.
Buoyed by an astonishing run of 12 consecutive wins in the Premier League, City, who are chasing a treble, now sit at the pinnacle with 88 points from 36 games. Their title was confirmed on May 20, following Arsenal's unexpected capitulation at the hands of Nottingham Forest. City's triumph this season marks their third consecutive Premier League title, and their fifth in six years.
Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's Chelsea sit in the 12th spot with a measly 43 points after 36 games.
With two colossal matches looming on the horizon - the FA Cup and the Champions League finals - Pep Guardiola chose to give his primary weapons a breather against Chelsea. The relentless goal-scoring force, Erling Haaland, watched the majority of the match from the sideline.
Nevertheless, City's triumphant day reiterated their dominance, leaving Chelsea and their fans to contemplate their shortcomings in this excruciating defeat.