Arsenal ace Raheem Sterling showed signs of his best self when he featured for the side against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League round of 16.
The winger caused problems for Tyrell Malacia, turning him inside and out time after time on the right flank.
In the end, following plenty of criticism in recent weeks, Raheem Sterling picked up two assists for his efforts – setting up Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice.
It left many wondering whether the loanee still has something to provide for Arsenal before he leaves in the summer.
Raheem Sterling responds after Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
Following the match, it was announced that Raheem Sterling picked up the Player of the Match award for his display.
It was a moment he had been waiting for, not least after Mikel Arteta’s snub against Manchester United, despite needing a goal in the game.
Sterling’s performance against PSV Eindhoven may inject that confidence and momentum that he needs for the weeks ahead.
Taking to Instagram after the match, he posted a photo with his Player of the Match award, along with the caption: “Quarter Finals. Whole Team Effort.”
The comments were filled with positive replies, with Reiss Nelson commenting with a fire emoji, while Gabriel Magalhaes posted a heart emoji.
The forward also made a piece of his own Champions League history with the two assists he managed.
Raheem Sterling overtakes Frank Lampard in Champions League ranks
The two assists that Sterling registered for Arsenal were his 45th and 46th Champions League goal involvement in his career.
With 27 goals and 19 assists in the competition, he is climbing up the ranks of England’s best performers on the continental stage.
In grabbing his two assists, Sterling now ranks above Frank Lampard for English players’ goal involvements – with 46 to 44.
Only David Beckham (52), Harry Kane (50) and Wayne Rooney (47) are above him, with an opportunity to usurp at least one in the coming weeks.
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