Sterling can expect a run of starts now, though, given Arsenal’s injury situation. Gabriel Jesus and Havertz are both out for the rest of the season, while Bukayo Saka and Martinelli each face another month on the sidelines.

Raheem Sterling failed to impress as Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0 thanks to a late Mikel Merino brace, while teenage wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri starred for the Gunners

Mikel Merino’s surprise double keeps Arsenal’s title hopes alive and must surely put Raheem Sterling's starting place under threat after a flat performance