City boss Guardiola laughs at ‘crazy’ limping Mendy

Joe Williams

Pep Guardiola has hailed Raheem Sterling’s “amazing” goal to give Manchester City victory in their Wednesday night fixture against Southampton, while he has called Benjamin Mendy “crazy” over his wild celebrations.

The Citizens took the lead through an own goal from Virgil van Dijk at the start of the second half before Oriel Romeu equalised for the visitors near the end of the match – but there was still time for Sterling to get a winner in the final minute of added time.

And Guardiola has praised Sterling for his brilliant goal and the improvements he is making as a player.

“The goal was amazing because there was no space – there were 10 players in the box,” Guardiola said.

“Raheem is still young enough [to improve]. He is making steps. I know he is feeling he can do it [change games].

“Before, he was feeling shy. His team-mates are giving him confidence.

“You have to have the personality to create the pass with Kevin De Bruyne in injury time and put it in [the top corner]. It was a fantastic goal.”

Sterling’s goal sparked wild celebrations on the bench with several players running down the touchline to celebrate, including Mendy, who has been out of action with a ruptured anterior crucial ligament.

On the Frenchman’s celebration, Guardiola said: “Mendy is crazy!

“He has a six-month injury and is running!”

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