Raheem Sterling is eager to make his debut for Arsenal when club football resumes this weekend. After his recent transfer, the international break has given him valuable time to familiarise himself with his new teammates and Mikel Arteta’s system.
Sterling is pushing to feature in the North London derby against Tottenham, but Arteta will need to decide whether to include him in the squad. The winger enjoyed success at Manchester City, but his move to Chelsea didn’t pan out as expected, leading to his loan switch to Arsenal.
Determined to silence his critics, Sterling is motivated to prove himself, and Arteta has acknowledged that the new signing is keen to make a statement at the club.
He told Arsenal Media:
“He looks great.
“First of all, because he’s got a big smile on his face, a lot of energy, he’s at it and wants to prove a point. When someone’s got that in his belly, you sense it straight away. Obviously I don’t need to discover anything about his quality and what he can bring to the team.”
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Sterling is one of the most experienced players in our group now, and if he plays at his best, he will be a terrific addition to our squad.
But we already have a very good team, and he must work very hard to get space to play for us this season.
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Something tells me this is going to turn out to be a massive signing, it just feels right.
He could be an instant hero if he wins the derby on Sunday, not beyond him to take the game by it’s scoff
Sterling clearly has a point to prove – not just to Arsenal but to his employers, Chelsea. He was getting frozen out at Stamford Bridge after his mega-payday move there. Arsenal’s (literally) last-minute loan offer in the summer window must have seemed like a minor miracle to him given there were no other reports of interest.
As always though with every signing it’s what you see and get on the pitch that counts not acres of media quotes by the player, coach, fans, whoever.
I hope he does get an opportunity tomorrow against Sp*rs and that he really takes advantage of it and plays a blinder. If so, he’ll not only be doing it for Arsenal but sending a message to Chelsea as well.
Both of those Bertie and also for himself. Falling from grace, so to speak, must have been demoralising