William Gallas claims Mikel Arteta ’s decision to sign Raheem Sterling and his subsequent use of him proves he is not a world class manager. Eyebrows were raised when the Arsenal boss turned to a player who had been deemed surplus to requirements by Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window.

A summer transfer deadline day move for Raheem Sterling certainly raised a few eyebrows for those of an Arsenal persuasion. The Gunners needed to sign a forward and late in the day a loan deal with Chelsea was agreed.