Raheem Sterling set for new position in Arsenal debut

September 5, 2024Ligue 1

Mikel Arteta has two weeks to work out how he is going to manage Declan Rice’s suspension.

The England international was shown a red card by Chris Kavanagh during last weekend’s 1-1 draw at home against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Rice’s sending-off came from him receiving a second yellow card for preventing play following a strange incident also involving Brighton’s Joel Veltman.

The 25-year-old’s suspension will see him ruled out for one match but set to miss the North London Derby against bitter-rivals Spurs, the midfielder’s exclusion could not have come at a worse time for Arteta.

The Spanish manager is forced to consider changing his lineup to accommodate for Rice’s absence.

Raheem Sterling set for North London Derby debut

Raheem Sterling is in line to make his debut following his Deadline Day loan from Chelsea but the winger could start his Arsenal career in an unfamiliar position.

Raheem Sterling could make his Arsenal debut against Spurs in the North London Derby.

According to a recent report from GiveMeSport, upon the current international break ending, Arteta could start Sterling as a False 9 with Kai Havertz dropping back into midfield.