Sterling expects Man City to 'punish' opponents

Britain Soccer Football - Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 6/5/17 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action with Crystal Palace's Lee Chung-yong Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

(Reuters) - Manchester City have the talent to compete on all fronts if they cut down defensive mistakes next season, winger Raheem Sterling has said.

Manager Pep Guardiola ended his debut campaign without a trophy as City finished third in the league after sloppy defending cost them crucial points to end their title hopes.