Mikel Arteta has called season-ending injuries like the one suffered by Kai Havertz “an accident waiting to happen” with the increasing demands on current players.

Merson shared his verdict on Sterling after Kai Havertz’s injury. The pundit reckons that Arteta will now put faith in the Chelsea loanee, and Merson thinks that could indeed work in Sterling’s favour, claiming that the attacker has what it takes to make this opportunity count.

Arsenal have confirmed that Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury during the club's midseason training break in Dubai.