Beyond what the numbers could tell you, Sterling's confidence seems to have evaporated since Enzo Maresca concluded he did not even merit a squad place at Stamford Bridge. He no longer relishes going at his full back, when he feels compelled to he tends to come off second best.

Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals after a wild night of European action. After putting seven past PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their last 16 match last week, the Gunners had one foot firmly in the last eight ahead of kick-off at the Emirates tonight.

The winger started just his 10th game of the season on Wednesday night, but he shown as Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Sterling assisted both of Arsenal’s goals as they setup a showdown with Real Madrid by knocking out PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on aggregate.

Arsenal are expected to spend big in the summer transfer window and a few new additions could make them Premier League winners in 2025/26.

The second leg between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 12 March at the Emirates Stadium. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.

Goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice help Arsenal progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 2-2 draw to complete a 9-3 aggregate win over PSV.

OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO AND Declan Rice were on the scoresheet as Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven to win 9-3 on aggregate. The visitors needed a miracle after losing their home leg 7-1,