It has been tempting, in recent weeks, to conclude that Raheem Sterling is simply no longer part of Mikel Arteta’s plans. The winger has hardly played for Arsenal in the past few games and, against Manchester United at the weekend,

Raheem Sterling sends message to Mikel Arteta after Arsenal reach Champions League quarter-final - Sterling made the most of a rare start in Arsenal’s Champions League last-16 second leg against PSV

Mikel Arteta called on Arsenal to take the “next step” after booking their place in the Champions League last eight in successive seasons for the first time in 15 years.Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice were on the scoresheet as the Gunners drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium to win 9-3 on aggregate after dealing the Eredivisie side a 7-1 drubbing in the reverse fixture.

Every word from Mikel Arteta's post-match Arsenal press conference following 9-3 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League last-16.

Mikel Arteta could put his feet up as Arsenal capitalised on their first-leg lead as a rotated side drew 2-2 against PSV Eindhoven to win 9-3 on aggregate. Arsenal had already done the qualification job after demolishing PSV 7-1 in Eindhoven last week.

Mikel Arteta has been accused of ‘disrespecting’ Raheem Sterling during Arsenal’s Premier League draw with Manchester United. Arsenal fell further behind Premier League champions-elect Liverpool at the weekend as they were held to a 1-1 draw by United.