Raheem Sterling nets quickest goal of the season as Man. City returns to winning ways

Sterling scores the fastest goal of the English Premier League season as Man. City returns to winning ways after a 3-1 victory over Watford.

After being denied 3 points for the first time since August by Crystal Palace, City wakes the New Year in a fashionable way with Sterling netting the ball after 38 seconds of play.

Christian Kabasele scored own goal came in at 13 minutes of play, while Sergio Aguero’s finisher was at 63 minutes.
Watford had a late goal from Andre Gray at 83 minutes with the game ending 3-1.

Player Ratings

Man City: Ederson (6), Walker (6), Stones (7), Otamendi (6), Delph (7), Fernandinho (8), De Bruyne (8), D.Silva (8), Sterling (7), Sane (8), Aguero (7)

Subs: Toure (6), Danilo (6)

Watford: Gomes (5), Janmaat (6), Wagué (6), Zeegelaar (3), Capoue (6), Carrillo (5), Kabasele (4), Watson (5), Doucoure (6), Richarlison (6), Gray (6).

Subs: Sinclair (6), Pereya (6), Cleverley (6)

Man of the Match: Kevin de Bruyne

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus will miss around six to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury.

Jesus suffered a knee ligament injury during Sunday's goalless draw at Palace, and following tests in the past 48 hours he has been ruled out for close to two months.

With City still active in four competitions, Jesus' absence will leave Pep with reduced options up front in a hectic start to 2018.
"Gabriel will be out four to six weeks, maybe a bit longer, hopefully as soon as poosible," Guardiola confirmed.
Kevin De Bruyne also suffered what appeared to be a nasty injury at Selhurst Park but proved his fitness on Tuesday afternoon and informed Guardiola that he was ready to start against Watford.