Sterling receives baptism shortly after joining Arsenal for a fresh start

The England forward received a baptism last weekend in a ceremony held at a London Caribbean Baptist church.

A source close to the star told The Sun: “Raheem said a few words which were incredibly powerful and moving.

"He understood this was a public declaration of his faith and an opportunity to cleanse himself of any ego, or bad habits of the past.”

Sterling is in line to make his Gunners debut today against Tottenham.