Mikel Arteta has backed Raheem Sterling to step up for Arsenal and make an impact in the absence of Bukayo Saka. Arsenal are set to be without Saka until at least March after the winger tore his hamstring last month and underwent surgery.

Arsenal's injury problems in attack could see Raheem Sterling finally make an impact but Mikel Arteta cannot bring in another Premier League loan due to deal with Chelsea

Mikel Arteta faced the media following the disappointing draw with Aston Villa that saw the Gunners drop two more points in the title race after Liverpool’s win at Brentford. Having taken a two-goal lead,

Raheem Sterling returned to the Arsenal matchday squad against Newcastle United and he could play a part in their FA Cup third round tie versus Manchester United

Arteta sanctioned the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino who have made only a limited impact so far, with Carragher particularly skeptical about the decision to recruit the Spain midfielder.

Sterling isn’t the only senior forward in the Arsenal ranks, with Leonardo Trossard waiting in the wings. Having made an immediate impact upon his arrival in January 2023, Trossard’s form has stuttered in recent months and the ex-Brighton man has found minutes in the starting XI hard to come by.

Raheem Sterling's goalscoring record against Tottenham proves why Mikel Arteta should gamble on the Arsenal winger in the North London Derby.

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Mikel Arteta has bare bones to choose from as Arsenal face a defining clash against rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby

Gunners writers decide how they think Mikel Arteta should line his side up for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa