Written by Most Arsenal fans have always regarded Raheem Sterling as a flop ever since he agreed a loan move to the Emirates stadium. He has never had a good grip in the team despite the fact that he was brought to be the backup of Bukayo Saka.
Bukayo Saka is currently injured but Mikel Arteta still does not have confidence in him that he can take up that role. Raheem Sterling got a very rare opportunity in the Emirates FA Cup against Manchester United thanks to the injury that Gabriel Jesus sustained in the first half.
He took the opportunity with his two hands and he really brought a lot of light in that wing. He is also the one who was at the centre of the penalty that Arsenal was rewarded during normal time. He is the one who gave Kai Havertz that brilliant pass that eventually led to the penalty award, unfortunately, Martin Odegaard could not slot it in.
The Arsenal fans said that, they were surprised with the performance of Raheem Sterling, they added that, his performance against the Red Devils is the best that he has produced for Arsenal ever since he was signed on loan.
The Arsenal fans also said that, Raheem Sterling played better than Kai Havertz who missed a lot of chances that were created for him.
It was very shameful that Arsenal which played the better part of second half with ten players of Manchester United, could not find the back of the net during the regular time and even after extra time.
It was also shameful that, the ten men Manchester United team, beat Arsenal in post-match penalties. The Red Devils played very well and their defence exposed Arsenal’s weak forward line. It is now upon the club to make sure that they bring in a striker and a winger during this January transfer window.