Raheem Sterling sends five-word message to Arsenal fans after Leicester win
15/02/2025 21:34
Raheem Sterling shared a message on social media after Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League.
Arsenal secured all three points at the King Power Stadium, closing the gap to league leaders Liverpool to just four points as they continue their title chase.
Sterling struggled to make an impact for Arsenal against Leicester and was the first player Mikel Arteta substituted, a decision that proved crucial in the end.
Mikel Merino replaced the winger and made an immediate impact, scoring twice while playing as a striker. Merino also shared a message to Arsenal fans following the win but will likely be more pleased with his performance than Sterling is.
Sterling struggles to impress in rare Arsenal start
The English international took to Instagram after the win, posting a photo of himself from the match with the caption: “On to the next one.”
Sterling has faced increasing pressure to step up his Arsenal performances, especially with injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli creating opportunities for him to start.
However, it's evident that Mikel Arteta does not fully trust the Chelsea loanee, as he has made just four Premier League starts this season.
Arsenal fans have been critical of Sterling's contributions, with some even suggesting that his loan should have been terminated to free up a domestic loan spot for another signing. However, with the club now dealing with an injury crisis, they have no choice but to rely on the winger in the coming weeks.
Mikel Arteta must find attacking solutions amid injury crisis
Many Arsenal supporters urged the club to sign an attacker in the January transfer window, but no reinforcements arrived. Just days after the window closed, Martinelli suffered an injury setback, ruling him out for around a month.
Kai Havertz has since joined the growing list of injured players, leaving the club without a recognised striker for the remainder of the season.
Sterling has managed just one goal for the Gunners so far, scoring in the Carabao Cup against Bolton, along with two assists. While his playing time has been limited, his output remains underwhelming.
With other wide options available, the English winger will likely still get minutes, but he will need to improve significantly if he hopes to earn Arteta's trust and play a key role in Arsenal's title push.
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