Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has criticised the fans who booed Raheem Sterling on his debut for the club.

The 20-year-old made his first appearance for City during their 2-2 draw with Roma in Melbourne, but he was jeered by some of the crowd.

"You always have stupid fans on a football pitch. The same thing happened to me when I left Arsenal," Nasri told reporters.

"I just think you have to move on. He chose to come to Manchester City, they have to respect his decision. He's a young player, talented. Just let him play, he's going to show you how talented he is."

Sterling scored the opening goal against Roma in the third minute.