 Raheem Sterling aimed a thinly-veiled dig at former manager Graham Potter after is man of the match performance in Chelsea's win over Luton Town. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Friday night – the first victory of the Mauricio Pochettino era. Sterling scored two great goals either side of the break before setting summer signing Nicolas Jackson up for his first Blues goal. The England star was deservedly named player of the match, with a display reminiscent of his best days with Manchester City – something that has scarce been seen since he moved to Stamford Bridge last summer. This can perhaps be attributed to Potter who often played the forward out of position and in deeper roles during his disastrous few months in charge. But under Pochettino, Sterling looks reborn and he was keen to stress the impact his new boss has had in that, as well as the importance of playing in the right way. 'I was happy, obviously I think we started half decent against Liverpool and then with the loss last week [against West Ham] we needed to get a win here, I'm just happy to contribute with that, the 28-year-old told Sky Sports post-match. 'It was a bit of frustration from last season from myself personally because I felt like I was always coming with my back to goal. A bit deep and I wasn't giving myself enough chances to get into the box. 'I had a conversation with the gaffer earlier last week and we've gone through the role and I know exactly what he needs from me and it's as simple as that, I need to get on the back foot and do what I do and drive at players and get on it and that's when I'm most effective. 'I came in a difficult period, that's all finished.. I think the most important thing, I've had a look at myself and I'm a person who always tries to analyse what I've been doing, what I've done wrong, what I can change. 'I want){kind=link}
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Raheem Sterling aimed a thinly-veiled dig at former manager Graham Potter after is man of the match performance in Chelsea’s win over Luton Town.
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Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Friday night – the first victory of the Mauricio Pochettino era.
Sterling scored two great goals either side of the break before setting summer signing Nicolas Jackson up for his first Blues goal.