‘Raheem Sterling will never start for Arsenal again’ – fans respond to star’s message
Arsenal fans are all saying the same thing about Raheem Sterling being axed in the wake of his underwhelming performance against Leicester City.
Despite a tense match, Arsenal managed to secure all three points at the King Power Stadium after scoring two late goals in a 2-0 win against Leicester.
Sterling started for Arsenal but failed to impress and was the first player Mikel Arteta decided to substitute—a decision that ultimately proved to be a turning point.
Mikel Merino replaced the England international and made an immediate difference, playing as a striker and scoring both late goals to seal the victory.
After the match, Sterling sent a message to Arsenal fans following the hard-fought win, but many supporters remained critical of his display, with most in agreement that he had a poor performance.
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Sterling has been under increasing pressure to deliver for Arsenal, particularly with injuries sidelining key wingers such as Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal fans had urged the club to sign an attacking reinforcement during the January transfer window, but no new forward arrived, leaving Arteta to rely on his existing squad.
However, it has become clear that the Spaniard does not fully trust the former Manchester City winger, as Sterling has made just four Premier League starts this season.
His contributions have been minimal, scoring only once—a goal against Bolton in the Carabao Cup—while providing just two assists in 19 appearances across all competitions.
Frustration among Arsenal supporters has been growing with Sterling, with some even suggesting that his loan spell should have been terminated.
Since the Gunners already have two domestic loan signings—Sterling and Bournemouth loanee Neto—they were unable to bring in another domestic player on loan unless they cancelled one of the existing deals.
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Just days after the January transfer window closed, Martinelli suffered an injury setback, ruling him out for approximately a month.
To make matters worse, Kai Havertz has also joined Arsenal’s growing injury list, leaving the club without a recognised striker for the rest of the season.
With wingers also sidelined, Sterling had a golden opportunity to step up in a rare Premier League start. However, his performance once again left fans frustrated, with one supporter stating he would “be happy never seeing Sterling start again” a sentiment widely echoed among Arsenal fans.