In his column for the Mail, Liverpool star Danny Murphy has praised Arsenal's signing of Sterling as a win-win deal that will see Sterling make a significant positive impact for Arsenal.
Murphy began by emphasizing Sterling's status as a winner, and his experience of winning the league four times will undoubtedly infuse the Arsenal dressing room with more of a champion's ethos. "Arsenal's signing of Sterling is an amazing deal," wrote Murphy, "He's a winner, winning the league four times, and he won't be affected by the size of the Gunners' club or the expectations of the fans."
For Arsenal, the addition of Sterling not only means a stronger squad, but more importantly, he can drive a positive atmosphere within the dressing room. "Having more players in the dressing room who have won trophies and their success will have a positive impact on those around them." Murphy believes that the mentality and composure that Sterling has shown at key moments is exactly what Arsenal need at the moment.
In addition, Murphy singled out Arsenal boss Arteta for his key role in the transfer. "Sterling understands the high standards set by Arteta, and Arteta equally knows that Sterling is an outstanding professional and a great role model." This tacit mentor-pupil relationship will undoubtedly help Sterling's integration at Arsenal immensely.
On the pitch, Sterling's versatility will also open up more possibilities for Arsenal's tactical system. "His versatility allows him to play in all positions up front, including on the left and right sides, in the center and as a false nine." Murphy noted that Sterling's arrival will effectively alleviate Arteta's manpower shortage at right winger, providing Bukayo Saka with the necessary rotation and rest to improve the team's overall competitiveness.
Finally, Murphy is excited about Sterling's future at Arsenal. "Sterling will play more minutes than people expect because he is expected to be a starter if he returns to his best form." In Murphy's opinion, the addition of Sterling will not only enhance the depth of Arsenal's squad, but also has the potential to be an important jigsaw for the team to win the title at crucial moments.
