Sterling is eighth player to score a hat-trick on opening day 

Raheem Sterling joined an elite list of players as Manchester City secured a 5-0 win over West Ham on the opening day of the premier league new season.

He becomes the eighth player to ever score a hat-trick on matchday one.

It was Gabriel Jesus who opened the scoring at London Stadium with a tidy finish at the near post following an outstanding run from Kyle Walker, but it was Sterling who took centre stage with three goals, while substitute Sergio Agüero also netted a late penalty.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was the last player to accomplish the feat in 2010.

The England international was one of Manchester City’s standout performers.