EPL: He receives so much money, won many trophies – Petit on why Arsenal star has failed

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EPL: He receives so much money, won many trophies – Petit on why Arsenal star has failed

Former France International, Emmanuel Petit, has given his opinion as to why Raheem Sterling has failed to deliver at Arsenal.

The Frenchman, who played for both Chelsea and Arsenal during his active days, said the English forward who joined the Gunners on loan from the Blues, is a victim of his own success.

It was reported that Sterling made the switch on transfer deadline day after it was made clear to him he was not in the plans of new Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca.

The Frenchman told Instant Casino that the English attacker has a lack of hunger after the trophies he won and the financial windfall he has made by playing for elite clubs.

“Sterling has been living a nightmare for years now. I think Sterling is probably one of the best examples of what life in the Premier League can do to a player that has tasted success after success after success.

“When you receive so much money for years and you win a lot of trophies, you’re not starving anymore. You lose your passion; you lose your priorities sometimes and you’re enjoying your life.

“I wonder if Sterling was starting his career that he would probably play differently. It was like that during my time as well. It’s common for human beings,” Petit said.