Pep Guardiola wants to see the on-form Raheem Sterling break the 30-goal barrier for the first time in his career this season, but will only judge the England forward on his overall contribution to the Manchester City team.
Sterling has started the new campaign in prolific form, scoring in the Community Shield against Liverpool before netting a hat-trick in the 5-0 win at West Ham to start the Premier League season last Saturday.
He scored a career-best 25 last season as he collected the Football Writers' Player of the Year award as City won the domestic treble.
But Sterling has spoken of his hunger to score goals being stronger than ever with the 30-mark now in his sights.
"It will be good for Raheem and for the team if he can score 30 goals," says Guardiola.
"When he's in front of the goal, he puts it in the net. He scored 25 last season and 25 to 30 is only five goals."
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"I wouldn't judge Raheem if he scored 30 goals or 35 or 20. When he scores goals, I'm happy. But if he does what he has to do for him and the team, it's enough."