Sterling wins over City fans as £49m winger takes hop, skip and a jump over hoarding to give two young supporters his debut shirt

Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling becomes instant fans' favourite as he give his match shirt to two happy supporters

• Raheem Sterling jumped the hoardings to give his shirt to two young fans

• Two young City fans were the lucky recipients at the Hawthorns

• Sterling missed a good chance for a goal but still impressed in an easy win

• Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany were among goals against West Brom

Raheem Sterling missed a superb chance against West Brom but he was still man of the match as far as two young Manchester City fans were concerned.

Following his side's impressive victory against the Baggies the £49million summer signing jumped the advertising hoardings in order to give his match shirt to the fans.

Sterling ignored the stewards and chose two young City supporters to receive the shirt and they were left with beaming smiles on their faces before he returned to the changing rooms to celebrate.

 Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling decides to give his shirt to the fans following his side's victory

 The former Liverpool man jumps the hoardings as he looks to give a lucky fan the chance to have his shirt

 The Manchester City fans watch on as Sterling ventures towards them at the Hawthorns Stadium on Monday

The England winger may have missed a chance to score when he shot at Boaz Myhill but nevertheless he impressed for Manuel Pellegrini's side as they kicked off their season with a win.

Yaya Toure scored twice in the first half before Vincent Kompany added a third after the break as City set an early high standard after the opening weekend of the Barclays Premier League season.

Pellegrini will be hoping the former Liverpool man continues his form on Sunday when City come up against title rivals Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium as they look to make it two wins from two games.

The Chilean said: 'I'm not disappointed (with his missed chance) because Raheem played 70 minutes very well.

'It is not easy for him to play a new style with new teammates, he worked a lot and he had two clear chances.

'If he continues to play like this I am sure he will be the player we bought.'

 Two very lucky Manchester City fans show off their beaming smiles and their new prized possession

 Two young Manchester City fans show off their new possession after Sterling gives them his match-worn shirt

 Sterling does his best to get by West Brom defender Joleon Lescott during Monday's easy victory

Jamie Carragher was also impressed by the England winger.

The Sky Sports pundit said: 'Sometimes when we watch Manchester City we think it's too pedestrian, too slow, too lethargic.

'I think he (Sterling) did well. What he does is he gives you that penetration, that pace. He seemed to have a good connection with [Aleksandar] Kolarov. That happens with both goals.

'He's not just a player who stands out wide and waits for the ball. That's what they've bought - that pace, that penetration.'

 Sterling heads over to the fans after making his Premier League debut for City

 Sterling is greeted by Joe Hart on his way to the stands after an encouraging performance at West Brom

 Sterling is greeted by Joe Hart on his way to the stands after an encouraging performance at West Brom

Sterling is denied a goal against West Brom by their goalkeeper Boaz Myhill at the Hawthorns Stadium

By Daniel Prescott For Mailonline