Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead against Aston Villa on Saturday, denting their Premier League title hopes and seeing star Raheem Sterling come in for more criticism

Troy Deeney found himself in a debate with a defiant Man United fan after he claimed that Raheem Sterling would get into the team at Old Trafford. The talkSPORT host made the claim about the

Arsenal's injury problems in attack could see Raheem Sterling finally make an impact but Mikel Arteta cannot bring in another Premier League loan due to deal with Chelsea

Sterling isn’t the only senior forward in the Arsenal ranks, with Leonardo Trossard waiting in the wings. Having made an immediate impact upon his arrival in January 2023, Trossard’s form has stuttered in recent months and the ex-Brighton man has found minutes in the starting XI hard to come by.

Mikel Arteta has backed Raheem Sterling to step up for Arsenal and make an impact in the absence of Bukayo Saka. Arsenal are set to be without Saka until at least March after the winger tore his hamstring last month and underwent surgery.

Arsenal went out of the FA Cup against Manchester United on penalties but there was a more concerning continuation of form for on-loan forward, Raheem Sterling.

Rio Ferdinand explained why he was slightly disappointed with Raheem Sterling during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Tottenham.

Raheem Sterling has named FOUR players ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in his ‘top five players’ list. Sterling, 30, is currently on loan at Arsenal from Premier League rivals Chelsea but has struggled to make a positive impact on Mikel Arteta ’s side in his 12 appearances for the north London club.

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa. Amid an injury crisis, Mikel Arteta’s men revived their title hopes with a midweek derby win over Tottenham, but face another tough test against a side that knocked them off course last season.

Raheem Sterling was drafted into the starting line-up against Tottenham but struggled to impress out wide. He will surely be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli, who has proven himself as a better fit on the right flank.

Live updates as Aston Villa visit Arsenal today, Saturday January 18, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK.

Arsenal will look to build on their encouraging north London derby victory when they face Aston Villa next in the Premier League on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tottenham in midweek to end their three-game winless run in all competitions.