Sterling can expect a run of starts now, though, given Arsenal’s injury situation. Gabriel Jesus and Havertz are both out for the rest of the season, while Bukayo Saka and Martinelli each face another month on the sidelines.

Mikel Arteta defended Raheem Sterling after Arsenal ’s nervy 2-0 victory over Leicester and argued the whole team’s performance made it ‘very difficult’ for his new-look attack to shine.

Mikel Arteta reflected on Arsenal’s vital win over Leicester City, praising Ethan Nwaneri, defending Raheem Sterling, and explaining Mikel Merino’s unexpected heroics.As the Gunners closed the

Mikel Merino’s surprise double keeps Arsenal’s title hopes alive and must surely put Raheem Sterling's starting place under threat after a flat performance

Merson shared his verdict on Sterling after Kai Havertz’s injury. The pundit reckons that Arteta will now put faith in the Chelsea loanee, and Merson thinks that could indeed work in Sterling’s favour, claiming that the attacker has what it takes to make this opportunity count.