Raheem Sterling could be Arsenal’s lucky charm against Tottenham for one reason

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Arsenal will host a midweek North London Derby when Tottenham Hotspur visit the Emirates Stadium.

300 minutes of action have passed since Arsenal last tasted victory, underscoring the importance of the upcoming North London Derby.

Mikel Arteta is fired up against Spurs as he described the meeting between the two rivals as one of the ‘best’ games of the season.

Arsenal’s ongoing injury problems aside, the Gunners will be hungrier than ever to impress their home supporters, something Arteta can do by making an adjustment.

Raheem Sterling of Arsenal runs with the ball under pressure from Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup third round...
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Raheem Sterling’s record against Tottenham

There have been lingering concerns about Arsenal’s attack, with the Gunners’ frontline struggling against Manchester United.

Kai Havertz was a player who underperformed and now Arteta must do what he can to boost the German’s confidence to get him scoring again.

One way the Arsenal manager can do that is by changing his starting XI, something that is destined to happen against Spurs following Gabriel Jesus’ injury.

Raheem Sterling replaced Jesus last time out and now the winger will be called into action in the North London Derby, which could bring Arsenal great luck.

Competition Played Won Draw Loss Goal Assisting
Premier League 22 10 3 9 6 5
Champions League 2 1 0 1 2 0
Carabao Cup 1 1 0 0 0 0
Total 24 12 3 10 8 5
Raheem Sterling’s record against Spurs

Sterling has faced Spurs 25 times in his career, 22 of which came in the Premier League.

In that time, the Englishman scored eight goals and recorded five assists, contributing an impressive 13 goals in 25 appearances against the Lilywhites.

Considering what Arsenal need right now, using Sterling as a lucky charm is a real possibility as the winger has never lost a game in which he has scored against the Gunners’ rivals.

Arteta has already been urged to start Sterling against Spurs in what could mark the 30-year-old’s first Premier League start at Arsenal since October.

Mikel Arteta must keep faith in Sterling

Sterling’s display against Man United received mixed reviews, with it clear that the winger can offer danger, but his finishing ball needs some work.

The above comes with confidence, which is something Arteta can install by showing confidence on deadline day arrival in a big game.

Sterling has a lot to offer and can give Arsenal the threat required to cause Spurs problems which will only benefit him and those around him.

An injection of pace, experience and confidence could give the Gunners the three points they so desperately need against Spurs in what is set to be a thriller in N5.

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