Raheem Sterling’s career trajectory has been one of incredible highs and frustrating lows. After bursting onto the scene at Liverpool and enjoying a trophy-laden spell at Manchester City, his decline since moving to Chelsea was evident, resulting in him losing his place in the England national team.
Despite this, Mikel Arteta believed he could reignite the 30-year-old’s spark and brought him to Arsenal this season, hoping his experience and pedigree would bolster the squad. Sterling, for his part, was eager to prove he still has what it takes to perform at the highest level.
However, his performances have been underwhelming, leading to questions about whether signing him was a mistake. Sterling has struggled to offer more than Arsenal’s younger options and his impact has been minimal. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal sources attribute his struggles to a crisis of confidence, which has led him to overthink in key moments on the pitch.
While the Gunners remain hopeful that Sterling can rediscover his best form, time is running out. A permanent move in the summer appears increasingly unlikely unless he produces a remarkable turnaround in the latter half of the season.
At 30, Sterling is likely experiencing a natural decline, and expecting him to replicate the explosive performances of his early years might be unrealistic. Arsenal’s decision to bring him in was a gamble that so far has not paid off.
The club must now decide whether to continue investing in him or focus on younger, hungrier players who can deliver consistently. Sterling’s next few months at the Emirates will be critical in shaping the narrative around his Arsenal stint, but as things stand, his future in North London looks uncertain.
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The way he burst past the united defenders (dalot in particular I think) made me think he could rediscover his form, but I don’t think it can happen here. He needs to drop down a level so he can play consistently and gain some momentum imo. I do think there’s still a very good player in there, but it sounds like he needs more attention than we can likely offer. Seemed like a panic buy (loan) from us.
Forget all the bull story. Only one thing is responsible for Sterling’s underperformance – He’s being played in his less fancied position. Let MA play him at LF and his output will increase astronomically. Unfortunately, that’s also Trosard and Martinelli’s comfort zone.
Sterling would do better on the left in a counter attacking side.Unfortunately we are very much a possession based team which does not suit his limited technical ability, one of the reasons why he was sold by Man City.
Sterling has seen his best days at Liverpool and Manchester City.
His level’s dropped at Chelsea, and as usual Chelsea decided to make him available to the regular gullible club that they’ve hoisted there rejects to and that is Arsenal. 🤷♂️🙄🤦♂️
Seems Arteta likes finished Chelsea products or their rejects
William – Finished
Havertz – Rejected
Sterling – Finished and Rejected
Chilwell maybe next…anyone?
How about De Bruyne and Mo Salah as they were Chelsea rejects ? Every club will move players on. Some do well and others don’t. In the cases you have listed, Willian was a short term option which clearly wasn’t a good fit and so is Sterling who has yet to prove himself on a season loan. It’s not the end of the world. Havertz doesn’t fit my criteria for being a failure. You should have heard the support for him within the crowd yesterday
Sterling is really a good guy whose best is in the past and signs were there when we took him. We become unreasonable when we buy into scapegoating of players when things go wrong.
Cut him slack please!!
When the growing belief is that Sterling’s ‘lightening’ strides at the face of goals end up sterile moments, it time to stop deceiving fans that the Chelsea dropout is Arsenal’s asset to become PL trophy hopefuls.