Darren Bent Shocked by £50M Arsenal Star’s Struggles
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes are fading fast. Recent setbacks against West Ham and Nottingham Forest have seen the Gunners lose ground in the title race, while Liverpool has surged ahead.
Arsenal’s Attacking Woes
Injuries have severely weakened Arsenal’s frontline. With Kai Havertz ruled out for the season and key players like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus also sidelined, the team has struggled to find reliable attacking options.
Leandro Trossard has faced criticism for his inconsistency, but the biggest disappointment has been Raheem Sterling. Signed for £50 million, the England international has endured a miserable campaign, so much so that pundit Darren Bent has voiced his shock at Sterling’s alarming dip in form.
Darren Bent’s Honest Verdict on Sterling
Speaking on Inside Gooners, Bent admitted he was never overly excited about Sterling’s arrival but expected much better performances.
“I wasn’t thrilled when Arsenal signed Sterling, but I understood the logic. It was a late-window deal, and Arsenal needed attacking depth. I thought, ‘This is his chance to rediscover his best form.’ He may be only 30, but with the amount of football he has played since his teenage years, his body has endured the workload of a 35-year-old. Even then, I didn’t think he’d struggle this badly. I genuinely expected more.”
Sterling’s Worst Season Yet?
Sterling’s slump isn’t just a rough patch—it’s arguably the worst season of his career. Once known for his electric pace and clinical finishing, he now looks a shadow of his former self.
A glance at his stats tells the story:
These numbers paint a bleak picture. At Manchester City, he was a consistent goal threat, regularly contributing double-digit goals and assists. This season, however, he has managed just one goal contribution—a shocking decline for a player of his caliber.
What’s Next for Sterling?
With his performances declining so dramatically, questions are mounting about his future. Is age catching up with him? Has his body endured too much over the years? Whatever the case, his Arsenal stint is looking like a failed experiment.
Unless he finds a way to turn things around, Sterling’s time at the top level may be running out. His future beyond this season remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—he needs a drastic revival to avoid being written off entirely.