Raheem Sterling joined Arsenal on loan before last month's transfer deadline, but the Chelsea outcast has been warned that he is unlikely to play a major role at his new club

The 82-cap England veteran faces stiff competition from young talents such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard. Although Sterling has made appearances against both Tottenham and Atalanta since his transfer, Lawrenson remains sceptical about his chances under Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal’s transfer deadline day deal for Raheem Sterling shook the world of football, as a season-long loan deal from Chelsea was confirmed. The Gunners are looking to get the 29-year-old back to his very best under Mikel Arteta as part of a bid to win the Premier League title this season.

Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since pre-season.

Mikel Arteta knows Arsenal need to address their lack of punch up front if they are to lay a glove on Manchester City. The Gunners’ reliance on captain Martin Odegaard, who faces a spell out with an ankle injury,

Raheem Sterling joined Arsenal in a shock move on transfer deadline day and has so far made two appearances for the Gunners but his role for the club has been played down