Mikel Arteta defended Raheem Sterling after Arsenal's win at Leicester, arguing the team's display made it 'very difficult' for his attack.
Raheem Sterling appeared desperately low on confidence and was taken off for Mikel Merino Mikel Arteta defended Raheem Sterling after Arsenal’s nervy 2-0 victory over Leicester and argued the whole team’s performance made it ‘very difficult’ for his new-look attack to shine.
‘The subs were brilliant and Mikel obviously made a big impact to score two goals.’ Arteta jumped to Sterling’s defence after the win There will inevitably be calls for Merino to be given the nod from the start when Arsenal return to action against West Ham, but Arteta refused to give any clues over his thinking for the London derby.
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