Burkina Faso
Croatia
Czech Republic
Hungary
Indonesia
International Tournaments
Nigeria
Republic OF Ireland

Troy Deeney challenged by Man United fan live on air over Raheem Sterling claim

talksport.com, 17 January 2025, 19:23
Troy Deeney found himself in a debate with a defiant Man United fan after he claimed that Raheem Sterling would get into the team at Old Trafford.

The talkSPORT host made the claim about the Arsenal star earlier this season after seeing Antony, Bruno Fernandes and other offensive stars struggle under Erik ten Hag in the autumn.

Prior to Man United's win against Southampton on Thursday, Ruben Amorim's side were winless in four matches after losing to Newcastle, Bournemouth and Wolves.

And with the rumoured departure of players such as Marcus Rashford, Amorim is in need of new attackers to increase their goal threat.

And despite Sterling mostly sitting on the bench for the Gunners, Deeney holds the opinion that he could be of use to them.

Man United fan Aaron called in to Matterface, Crook and Deeney to question the ex-Watford star on the matter, saying: "I just wanted to ask him if he still thinks that Raheem Sterling is better than anything at Old Trafford?"

READ MORE ON FOOTBALL

Ex-Man United boss Solskjaer lands first job in three years - with Mourinho waiting

talkSPORT host left stunned by Man United fan's wish to SELL hat-trick hero Amad Diallo

In response Deeney said: "At the time, yeah he was. When you look at it and you're still bringing on Antony I would say yeah.

"When you've got Diallo who's obviously doing well… he's playing as a wingback though isn't he? So this was, if you remember before the manager came in and the system changed."

Asked if Sterling is better than Bruno Fernandes, Deeney asked: "Have you been watching recently?.

"I know he scores a goal, but he's not been great."

Most read in Football

Man United icon Denis Law dies: Tributes pour in for all-time legend who won Ballon d'Or

Wrexham suffer blow with FA set to block possible route into Europe

Angel Gomes lined up for Premier League return after impressive England form

Everton finally out of the woods as Premier League give up on PSR case

Aaron countered back and stated: "How can Sterling be better than anyone at Old Trafford."

"Listen to what I'm saying and you'll understand," interrupted Deeney.

"Bruno Fernandes in this formation has moved up, right? Under the new manager in a new formation he's moved up."

But Aaron was not accepting Deeney's opinions, saying: "On any day Fernandes is better than Sterling it doesn't matter what you say.

"You're meant to be a pundit and you said Raheem Sterling who can't even get off the bench for Arsenal.

"I can name you three or four players better than Sterling. Diallo, Fernandes, Garnacho, Mainoo, they're all better."

Clearly keen to avoid getting involved in an argument, Deeney said: "Yeah okay, you win."

This season the Chelsea loanee has played 567 minutes including a third Premier League start in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Spurs.

Sterling could see a lot more game time following the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

He did assist Ethan Nwaneri's first Premier League goal against Nottingham Forest but has failed to record any more goals and assists in the competition.

Only in the Carabao Cup against Bolton did he manage to score.

Upon signing Sterling many Arsenal fans were hesitant but they trusted Mikel Arteta, a man who previously coached the 30-year-old during his prime years at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.

If he can recapture anything like the sort of form he showed at City, Arsenal fans could have a secret weapon for the second half of the campaign.

Show more

Top News

31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is reportedly wanted by Aston Villa before the end of the window. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Bayern Munich attacker Mathys Tel has reportedly rejected an approach from Tottenham Hotspur. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa lock horns at Molineux for a West Midlands derby in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has reportedly rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur in favour of a switch to Barcelona. 31 January 2025 talksport.com Aston Villa are exploring a move to sign Marcus Rashford, talkSPORT understands. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City have reportedly renewed talks with Juventus over the signing of Andrea Cambiaso. 31 January 2025 talksport.com Stuart Armstrong's Major League Soccer (MLS) adventure is over after just 150 days after securing a move to Sheffield Wednesday. 31 January 2025 talksport.com Manchester United have 'agreed a deal' to sign wonderkid Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola will have all three of his new signings back at his disposal for Sunday's Premier League battle with Arsenal at the Emirates. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Friends become foes for 90 minutes once again on Sunday afternoon, as Mikel Arteta's Arsenal host Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a mouthwatering Premier League main event. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their efforts to offload Casemiro this month. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Leicester City are reportedly interested in Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Al-Nassr have reportedly ended their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Kaoru Mitoma. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Looking to keep their faint hopes of winning the top-tier title alive, Marseille will welcome Lyon to Stade Velodrome for a Ligue 1 clash on Sunday afternoon. 31 January 2025 talksport.com Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca gave a blunt response when asked about recalling Kepa Arrizabalaga from his loan spell at Bournemouth. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk The standout fixture on matchday 22 in the Eredivisie will come from the Johan Cruijff ArenA where Ajax will be playing host to Feyenoord on Sunday afternoon. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Everton welcome relegation rivals Leicester City to Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk The two worst performers of the 2024-25 Premier League season so far go in search of a rare victory on Saturday afternoon, as 19th-placed Ipswich Town host basement boys Southampton at Portman Road. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Boasting two of the Premier League's three longest unbeaten runs at this moment in time, Bournemouth and Liverpool meet in a mouthwatering Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has revealed that Ollie Watkins has reiterated his commitment to the club. 31 January 2025 talksport.com As if facing Real Madrid to save your Champions League campaign isn't enough, Manchester City also face a nightmare Premier League run in what is looking to be a February from hell. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United will be aiming for back-to-back Premier League victories when Crystal Palace visit the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday afternoon. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Crystal Palace are prepared to be without the services of a first-team defender for the remainder of the campaign due to a serious knee injury. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are prepared to deploy youngster Kobbie Mainoo in an advanced role during Sunday afternoon's Premier League battle with Crystal Palace. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are reportedly yet to give the green light to a loan exit for defender Axel Disasi. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Looking to record their fourth straight win across all competitions, Manchester United will welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. 31 January 2025 talksport.com Brighton have rejected a second offer worth £75million from Al-Nassr for winger Kaoru Mitoma. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides at opposite ends of the Scottish Premiership table are set to meet on Sunday afternoon when title hopefuls Rangers host relegation-threatened Ross County at Ibrox Stadium. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Kike Garcia will be aiming to move into double figures in terms of La Liga goals this season when Alaves head to Barcelona on Sunday. 31 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Robert Lewandowski will be looking to continue his excellent form against Alaves when Barcelona welcome the Basque side in La Liga on Sunday.