The English winger has been in red-hot form this season and has earned big praise from a Red Devils legend
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Raheem Sterling is among the five best players in the world right now.
The 24-year-old scored his first Champions League hat-trick on Tuesday in Manchester City's 5-1 win over Atalanta, which continued their perfect start to their European campaign.
Sterling has also already netted six goals in the Premier League this season with Ferdinand under no doubt that he belongs among the best based on current form.