Raheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City’s crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal
RAHEEM STERLING is fit to face Arsenal on Sunday for Manchester City.
England boss Gareth Southgate substituted the winger during the 2-0 win over Lithuania at the weekend.
Raheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal this weekendRex Features
Afterwards the Three Lions chief insisted the change was down to a back problem.
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That sparked fears that the 22-year-old could miss out on Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates.
However, Sterling will be available for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Southgate said: “He was a bit tight before the game and at half-time, so that was in my mind.
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“I also felt Marcus Rashford and Jamie Vardy might threaten behind a bit more.
“Raheem’s a player we really like.
“We don’t have a lot who can beat people one-versus-one — and he’s explosive in those areas.”
Raheem Sterling was subbed during the second half of England’s victory over LithuaniaRex FeaturesRaheem Sterling had complained of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex FeaturesEngland boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backRex Features
Sterling’s availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens.
They could open up a ten-point gap of Arsene Wenger’s side with victory.
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