Raheem Sterling scores fastest goal of EPL season as Manchester City register 20th win over Watford

Raheem Sterling scored the quickest goal of the Premier League season at 38 seconds to set Manchester City on its way to a 3-1 win over Watford.

Watford's Etienne Capoue (right) competes for the ball with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling during the English Premier League soccer match. Raheem Sterling scored the quickest goal of the Premier League season at 38 seconds to set Manchester City on its 

Watford's Christian Kabasele sits on the ground after scoring an own goal during the English Premier League soccer match. Kabasele scored an own goal and Sergio Aguero added a third as City bounced back from dropping points for only the second time this season.(Photo | AP)

Watford's Marvin Zeegelaar (centre right) and Manchester City's Nicolas Otamendi (right) during their English Premier League soccer match. Andre Gray scored a consolation goal for Watford in the 82nd minute, just as City was about to go six hours without conceding. (Photo | AP)

Watford's Molla Wague clashes with Manchester City's David Silva (right) during English Premier League soccer match. City beat Watford 6-0 and 5-0 in their two previous meetings and it threatened to be a similar thrashing from the moment Sterling hooked in from close range. (Photo | AP)

Watford's goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes collides with Watford's Molla Wague while Sergio Aguero scores goal for Manchester City. (Photo |AP)

Aguero (right) challenges for the ball with Watford's Ben Watson. Aguero missed two chances before halftime, and another soon after the break. But the Argentina striker got his 13th league goal of the season when he prodded in from close range after Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes fumbled a cross from De Bruyne. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (left) and Watford's Richarlison walk through heavy rain during the match.(Photo | AP)