Arsene Wenger applauds Sterling's efforts

Arsene Wenger has hailed the talents of Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling ahead of Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield.

Sterling was influential as Wenger's Arsenal side lost 5-1 at Anfield in February, scoring twice as the Gunners conceded four times in the opening 20 minutes and their title challenge unravelled.

With Luis Suarez now at Barcelona and Daniel Sturridge out through injury, Liverpool have become increasingly reliant on Sterling and Wenger has high regard for the 20-year-old England forward.

"I think he is one of the great players in England" - Arsene Wenger on Raheem Sterling

"I rate him highly, Sterling," Wenger said.

"Everybody speaks about Suarez last year, but let's not forget Sturridge and Sterling are very, very influential. I think he is one of the great players in England."

Wenger declined to offer a reason why Liverpool, runners-up in the Premier League last term, are toiling so much this season.
"It's difficult for me to assess our direct opponent, two or three days before," he said.

"I expect to play against a very good team. This season they have a heavy schedule, like we have, playing Champions League games, Premier League games and it's very demanding."

He is relishing returning to Anfield for the first time since February's humbling experience.

"I have a lot of respect for the crowd at Liverpool, because they stand behind their team," Wenger added.

"There's a special atmosphere. I remember one day we were leading 5-1 at Liverpool and they were chanting 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.

"It's one of the few grounds in the world where you can see that.

"There is a special combination of knowledge of the game at Liverpool and of support of their team. I have a huge respect for that."

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