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The Chelsea forward, currently on loan at Arsenal, lit up the Emirates with two pinpoint assists in a thrilling 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.
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It wasn’t just a good night for him, it was a game-changer. Those assists, setting up Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice, sealed Arsenal’s ticket to the Champions League quarterfinals with a comfortable 9-3 aggregate win.
For Sterling, it was more than just a match. Earning man of the match honours felt like a big, bold reminder of what he’s capable of, especially after a season where minutes have been hard to come by at Arsenal.
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You could see the fire in his eyes, the kind that’s carried him through years of dazzling defenders and lifting fans off their seats.
And the numbers back it up. According to Opta, Sterling’s now racked up 45 goal involvements in the Champions League, 27 goals and 18 assists.
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That’s not just impressive; it puts him in elite company. Among English players, only David Beckham (52), Harry Kane (50), and Wayne Rooney (47) have more. .
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing lately, but against PSV, he showed why he’s still a force.
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Those two assists weren’t just passes, they were statements. A nod to his past brilliance and a promise of more to come.
Despite the Gunners failing to win at the Emirates, the result set up a blockbuster clash with defending champions Real Madrid.
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And for Arsenal fans, they are dreaming of European glory, while Sterling himself, hopes that the display against PSV is a sign that this chapter’s far from over.