Mikel Arteta has admitted that leaving Raheem Sterling on the bench in Arsenal’s recent losses was a mistake. The 29-year-old winger, who joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea this summer, remained an unused substitute in both the 1-0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United last Saturday and the Champions League defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday.
Sterling won’t be available for Arsenal’s upcoming clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge due to loan restrictions preventing him from playing against his parent club. Reflecting on his decision to sideline the England international in the past two matches, Arteta expressed regret.
