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.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would not rule out the surprise option of moving Riccardo Calafiori up front while Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are out injured.Speaking at his press conference earlier

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Kai Havertz suffered his season-ending hamstring injury while innocuously blocking a shot during a training session. Havertz's erratic finishing, lethargy and suitability to the centre-forward role have all come under question this season,