Arsenal fans are finally starting to get their first glimpses of Raheem Sterling following his dramatic transfer to the club.
The 29-year-old made the transfer deadline day switch from rivals Chelsea in a surprise loan deal until the end of the season.
Sterling has previously worked under Mikel Arteta at Manchester City, where he was capable of hitting the heights.
The forward will be hopeful of returning to those levels while at the Emirates Stadium this campaign with a coach who knows how to get the best out of him.
Many have wondered exactly where the England international may fit in though, having been capable of playing on the left and right flank as well as through the middle.
The Arsenal boss may well have dropped his first hint at where Sterling will play and it’s good news for fans who have been crying out for one key change.
What position will Raheem Sterling play at Arsenal?
Many have wondered where Sterling may fit in, but the latest training footage from Arsenal may well have hinted at the answer.
The Chelsea loanee was spotted playing predominantly on the right flank during a session that was uploaded by the club on social media.
On several occasions, the 29-year-old was linking up well with Ben White, which is a partnership fans could get used to seeing plenty of in the future.
Sterling has often played on the left throughout his career – making 269 appearances there with 91 goals and 44 assists there.
On the right flank, the forward has made 172 appearances with 51 goals and 49 assists, which increases his production rate for assists but decreases his output for goals.
Due to Sterling being predominantly right-footed, he is less likely to cut inside and get shots away on that flank and is more likely to create cutback opportunities.
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Arsenal’s Raheem Sterling signing finally results in Bukayo Saka backup
If there’s one thing that Arsenal fans have been crying out for over the past few years, it’s a backup option to Bukayo Saka.
Reiss Nelson has provided some competition, but it’s clear that Arteta didn’t favour the Hale End Academy graduate.
With Sterling now in the building, there is a better chance of the Gunners sharing the minutes around on the right flank.
That will decrease the likelihood of injury concerns to a key star while continuing the quality options available throughout the squad.
It remains to be seen just how good Sterling could be, but he could finally answer the call to another right-wing option.
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