Mikel Arteta has a history of working closely with Raheem Sterling during their time together at Manchester City, helping Sterling improve his goal-scoring by positioning him closer to the penalty area and encouraging him to finish more confidently. At Arsenal, Arteta’s style, which focuses on getting players into scoring positions and using cut-backs and low crosses, could help Sterling rediscover his best form. Although Sterling has struggled recently at Chelsea, he still shows no signs of slowing down physically, making his move to Arsenal a low-risk opportunity for both player and club.
Meanwhile, Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest has quietly been matching some of Mohamed Salah’s impressive goal-scoring numbers when penalties are excluded. Despite playing fewer minutes, Wood’s non-penalty goals over the last two seasons rival Salah’s, and his goals have been crucial for Forest, securing valuable points in their fight against relegation. Wood’s quiet but consistent goal-scoring has placed him among the Premier League’s top performers, proving that even without the same level of attention, he plays a pivotal role in his team’s success.
Both players highlight different success stories in the Premier League – Sterling’s potential resurgence under a familiar coach and Wood’s ability to make a big impact for Forest despite less fanfare.
