EPL: Mikel Arteta Praises Raheem Sterling's Hunger and Enthusiasm at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta praises Raheem Sterling's hunger and enthusiasm since joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea, saying he knew instantly Sterling was the right fit and is eager to prove himself.

Mikel Arteta has hailed Raheem Sterling's hunger and enthusiasm since joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea. Arteta revealed that he knew instantly Sterling was the right fit, saying, “I can see he's hungry. I knew after 10 seconds we had to bring him!”

The Arsenal manager praised Sterling's positive attitude, noting, “He looks great. First of all, because he has a big smile on his face. A lot of energy. He wants to prove a point.” Mikel Arteta's comments suggest that Sterling is highly motivated to succeed at the Emirates.

Sterling's arrival is expected to bring a new dynamic to Arsenal's attack, and Arteta's enthusiasm for the player's hunger and enthusiasm bodes well for the team's prospects this season. The loan move comes after Sterling fell out with Chelsea over his subpar performance and high wages.