Report: Arteta makes decision ahead of Man City with £163k-per-week Arsenal star set to benched

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to bench Raheem Sterling for the clash against Man City. Arsenal face injury issues with Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko all sidelined. Despite his effectiveness, Kai Havertz was moved to midfield, affecting Arsenal's attacking flair. Sterling, on loan from Chelsea and earning £163k-per-week, has yet to make his full debut for Arsenal. Arteta acknowledges Sterling's hunger to prove his worth but will not start him against City.