Sterling in my opinion is a no-no. I still question what his signing was for.
Sympathy maybe? He might be a fun guy around the building? I doubt they signed him to play football.
What concerned me in their last couple of games is the impact upon Odegaard. Saka, Odegaard and White had a great relationship on that side of the pitch which Arteta was trying to replicate with Martinelli, Rice and Califiori. Against Brentford, Odegaard looked to be picking up the ball much deeper than usual with Trossard and Martinelli not offering enough in my opinion.
It's early days still - they all need to adapt now that their "get out of jail free card" is injured. They've got a reasonably good run of games whilst Saka's out so they should be able to maintain some pressure on Liverpool.
Even when sterling was in Manchester city his pattern of playing football was difficult due to the kind of coach that was in Manchester city.
Sometimes coach and the kind of pattern they gives players helps and also don't help, so in arsenal case the coach is giving his very best it just remaining the players to gives the clubs there best.
I just pray let this season don't be like others season for arsenal because it will really bring a big a heavy shame to them and the team
Lol.. Funny though. Out of pity? I'd be damned if that was their reason. Why pitying him? He's had his fair share of success and I feel more it was just to have a squad player without spending much.
Still early days like you said.