December 1st 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, recently came to the defense of Raheem Sterling, a player who has been facing criticism for his performance this season. Sterling, who was on loan from Chelsea, had high hopes of reviving his career at Arsenal after being frozen out by new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. However, he has only started two Premier League games under Arteta, leading to some labeling him as the "flop of the season."
Stan Collymore, a former Liverpool striker, even went as far as calling Sterling one of the biggest disappointments of the season. He stated that Sterling had promised to give his best at Arsenal but failed to do so. However, Arteta took responsibility for Sterling's lack of minutes and praised his commitment and application in training.
During Arsenal's 5-2 victory over West Ham, Sterling was given a chance to prove himself as he came on as a substitute in the 74th minute. Arteta acknowledged that he would like to see Sterling play more and promised to give him more opportunities in the coming weeks. He also highlighted Sterling's impact on the team and his professionalism.
After the impressive win over West Ham, Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, particularly in the first 30 minutes. However, he admitted that they need to work on their consistency and managing the game better. When asked about Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League title, Arteta remained optimistic and stated that their focus is on their own performance, not on other teams.
Meanwhile, former Premier League striker Chris Sutton declared that the title race is back on after Arsenal's third consecutive win. He praised Arteta's trust in his team and their recent form, suggesting that they have a chance of winning the title. Sutton also questioned whether Arsenal have a natural goal scorer who can win them games, but with their recent performances, it seems like they are hitting their stride.
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