Mikel Arteta has explained that Arsenal's injury worries have cost Raheem Sterling minutes this season, but says the winger is "desperate" to play.

Mikel Arteta sheds light on Raheem Sterling’s lack of playing time at Arsenal. Why is the former Man City star not getting enough game time.

Raheem Sterling has not received many opportunities for Arsenal since joining the club on loan from Chelsea and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has now explained the reasons why

Raheem Sterling has been unable to cement a place in Arsenal's team, though that is not because Mikel Arteta does not want to play him.

Mikel Arteta expresses sympathy for Raheem Sterlings limited game time at Arsenal, highlighting his eagerness to contribute more to the team.

Mikel Arteta has said that he hasn't found the right time to play Raheem Sterling at Arsenal after he arrived from Chelsea on loan for the season.

Raheem Sterling has made just two Premier League starts and two more in the League Cup since joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea in August and manager Mikel Arteta said he intends to give the forward more minutes over the busy festive period.

Mikel Arteta says Raheem Sterling is an indirect victim of Arsenal’s injury crisis this season as he explained his lack of minutes. Sterling has started just four games for the Gunners since joining on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline day in August.

Manager Mikel Arteta stated that he plans to give Raheem Sterling more playing time during the hectic holiday season. Since The post Arteta Promises To Give Sterling More Playing Time first appeared on Africa Top Sports.