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Originally Posted by totoman
I tot Raheem Stirling went to Man City for higher wages and force his way out ?
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Based on what I remembered, he was part of our SSS (Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling) in the 4-3-3 combination. With Coutinho at the tip of the midfield 3, the 4 of them created a lot of havoc. He wanted a pay increment that reflects his increment in playing time and goal contributions (goals/assist). Liverpool refused then because they think youngsters shouldn't be too highly paid.
Stirling then refused to sign a contract and wanted to leave on a free. Man City came in and offered him high wages and £49m in transfer fee. We took it. Stirling left during Brendan Rodgers's time. The idea he left for trophies came after his initial request for payment increment was denied.
As for tonight, it is but a game in a long season. As long as we don't lose, it will be a good result. Why I say but a game in a long season is because Arsenal is in deep trouble now. Their FA Cup loss to Man U came at a high price. They are likely to lose Gabriel Jesus for the rest of this season to a knee injury. Another defender was injured too. With a full squad, Arsenal is struggling to get good results... with Gabriel Jesus and Saka out, their attack won't be as strong