Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini told Raheem Sterling to mark his 21st birthday with two goals and the forward duly delivered as he inspired a 4-2 Champions League win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Tuesday. The hosts trailed 2-1 at halftime but former Liverpool winger Sterling struck in the 80th and 81st minutes while substitute Wilfried Bony was also on target late on as City rallied to finish top of Group D with 12 points. By pipping Juventus for first place, they will avoid the big-hitting trio of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the draw for the last 16.
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