Raheem Sterling's controversial 'It's-Not-About-The-Money' campaign led him to the Emirates Stadium, where Liverpool and Arsenal fans united to protest against the rising price of football for travelling fans. '£5bn and what do we get? £64 a ticket' read one banner, held across the home and away fans before kick-off. Hopefully the irony wasn't lost on Sterling, even if it did not interfere with his football. It was a difficult afternoon for Raheem Sterling, who toiled as Arsenal surged to victory over Liverpool . Sterling (centre) is crowded out by Arsenal players as he struggled to impose himself on the game . Sterling was brought down by Hector Bellerin for Liverpool's penalty, which was only a consolation . Sterling tussles with Per Mertersacker (left) and struggled to repeatedly threaten Arsenal's defence . Crowd reaction: . Quite indifferent. A few jeers from the Arsenal fans now and then, but nothing serious. They wouldn't want to put him off. After all, he's flattered by the interest. No notable dissent from Liverpool fans, away in the far corner. They joined his appeals for a penalty when he had been nudged over by Hector Bellerin. Body Language: . Good. Bright and busy. Energetic, showed willingly for the ball and didn't shirk the physical battle with Per Mertesacker in the first half. Keen to pick up the ball and run in the second half. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers looks on as Sterling watches the play unfold . Sterling was positioned in an advanced role for Liverpool, a position he admits he prefers playing . Sterling looks dejected as Liverpool were comfortably beaten by Arsenal in the Premier League . Position: . Started up front where he likes it (and not at wing-back where it seems he doesn’t) because Daniel Sturridge was only fit enough for the bench after the hip injury which ruled him out of England duty. Jordan Henderson deputised at right-wing-back. Sturridge came on to replace Lazar Markovic at the break, with Liverpool three down. Sterling dropped to be one of the support strikers, from the left. Mertesacker (right) puts in a challenge on Sterling in the early Saturday game in the Premier League . Sterling (left) is challenged by Arsenal's attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil in the game at The Emirates . Form: . Early tackle from Laurent Koscielny which left him on his back, holding his foot. Slid one shot wide form edge of box. Unable to reach a pass from Markovic when Markovic should have taken on the shot. More involved after the break when he switched to the left wing and Liverpool threw caution to the wind. Really came to life in the last 20 minutes, winning the penalty scored by Henderson, 15 minutes from time, when fouled by Bellerin. Sterling (right) takes the ball beyond Arsenal midfield player Aaron Ramsey at The Emirates . Sterling (centre) is blocked off by Bellerin of Arsenal, who scored the opener after 37 minutes . Interaction . Limited. Played up front alone. Nothing much to celebrate. Hugs and handshakes after the match for a few Arsenal players but not with his team-mates. Joined his team-mates when they trudged over to applaud the fans at the end and left the pitch in conversation with Sturridge. Sterling (right) shares a joke with Daniel Sturridge in the warm-up before the game against Arsenal . Sterlign (right) gets a delivery into the penalty area as Bellerin attempts to block . Sterling (right) trudges off of the pitch after being humbled by Arsenal in a 4-1 loss at The Emirates . Verdict: . Among Liverpool’s better players, but unable to seize the game and produce the sort of performance that would enhance his negotiating stance and convince the world he belongs at the very top.
Raheem Sterling fails to impose himself as Arsenal beat Liverpool 4-1 .
He won the penalty that Jordan Henderson scored for Liverpool .
Sterling spoke out about his contract situation at Liverpool in the week .