London: Raheem Sterling, who was celebrating his 21st birthday, displayed a sparkling performance to help Manchester City claim a 4-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach and finish top in the Champions League Group D.


Manchester City-s English midfielder Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring his second and City-s third goal to take the lead 3-2 during the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Manchester City and Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Pic/AFP

Midfielder David Silva opened the account for City by scoring a goal in the 16th minute of the match before defender Julian Korb smashed an equalizer, the Guardian reported.