Raheem Sterling is set to make his Premier League debut for Arsenal in their fiery north London derby at Tottenham.
Mikel Arteta has named the England international on the bench at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Gunners look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2024/25 season.
Arteta completed a spectacular deal on transfer deadline day to bring Sterling in on loan from Chelsea, with the pair reunited after their time together at Manchester City.
Sterling has used the international break to get back to full fitness and this game marks his first matchday appearance for Arsenal.
Gunners fans will be hoping Sterling can add some title experience to their squad as Arteta prepares to once again face reigning champions City in 2025.
However, the small derby clash is the focus, and Sterling has a strong record against Spurs.
Raheem Sterling’s record against Tottenham
Sterling’s loan to Arsenal is his fourth Premier League club after four seasons at Liverpool, seven with Pep Guardiola’s City and two at Chelsea.
He scored 123 Premier League goals in 379 appearances during an impressive club career.
At Liverpool, he scored four goals in five league games against Tottenham from 2012 to 2015 before joining City.
He scored six goals in 16 starts against Spurs at City but failed to score in three starts as a Chelsea player. With 10 goals in 24 games overall, he averages just under a goal every two starts in all competitions.
Raheem Sterling to Arsenal, loan fee, salary
The deal to bring Sterling to Arsenal is a straight loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the 2024/25 season with no purchase clause.
Sterling was not included in Enzo Maresca’s plans for the campaign and Arsenal would pay around 30% of his £325,000 ($385,000) weekly wage, with Chelsea covering the rest.
