Tag: Declan Rice

Arteta Rejects Club-Over-Country Claims After Arsenal Withdrawals

Mikel Arteta
April 2026

Mikel Arteta rejected claims that Arsenal players put club commitments ahead of international duty after a wave of withdrawals. He said the club acted honestly with national federations and insisted the absences were genuine medical decisions rather than tactical attempts to protect players for the run-in. Arteta said Arsenal maintain transparent communication with national-team coaches, including Thomas Tuchel, and stressed that fit players should represent their countries. He added that Arsenal are proud to supply so many internationals, but said discomfort and medical evidence made the recent withdrawals unavoidable.

Tuchel Defends Rice and Saka Withdrawals and Backs Their Honesty

Thomas Tuchel
March 2026

Thomas Tuchel said he fully trusts Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after both withdrew from England duty with discomfort. He acknowledged that the timing may look suspicious from the outside, but insisted medical checks supported their exits from camp. Reuters reported that eight England players left the squad for injury or health reasons after the Uruguay draw, while Tuchel said he personally saw the test results for Rice and Saka. He added that both wanted to be involved, but were clearly not comfortable enough to continue.

Lineker backs Bruno for Player of the Season after another match-winning display

Bruno Fernandes
March 2026

Fernandes scored and assisted as United came back to beat Palace, while Lineker called him his current pick for Premier League Player of the Season. Palace led early, then Fernandes drove the turnaround and continued a league-best output run, with the piece citing seven goals and 13 assists and noting Lineker also mentioned Declan Rice as a contender if Arsenal win the title, and Haaland if City surge late.

Declan Rice reveals Bukayo Saka’s derby message as Arsenal look to reset vs Spurs

Bukayo Saka
February 2026

Declan Rice shared that Bukayo Saka set expectations for north London derbies when Rice joined Arsenal, as the league leaders try to respond after conceding late in a damaging draw at Wolves. Arsenal let a 2-0 lead slip at Molineux and now face Spurs under new interim boss Igor Tudor; Rice points to the derby as the ideal pressure game to restore standards and momentum in the title race.

Arteta demands Arsenal “stand up” after Wolves collapse ruins two-goal lead

Mikel Arteta
February 2026

Arteta criticised the second-half performance and said the team must “stand up” during a difficult spell. Saka ended his goal drought with an early header from Rice’s cross after being used centrally, and Hincapie doubled the lead early in the second half. Wolves responded through a long-range Bueno strike and then a late equaliser, punishing Arsenal for a flat second half and poor game management.

Declan Rice Rages at Arteta Coach in Stamford Bridge Tunnel as Arsenal Edge Chelsea

Declan Rice
January 2026

Rice was caught on camera in a heated, foul-mouthed exchange with Stuivenberg at half-time despite Arsenal leading, with lip-reading claims detailing his complaint about the coach’s comments. The row happened as players went down the tunnel, Gabriel Magalhaes tried to calm things, and Arsenal later held on for a 3-2 win after goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, while Alejandro Garnacho scored twice for Chelsea.

Rice Praises Zubimendi as Arsenal Midfield Partnership Builds

Martin Zubimendi
January 2026

Declan Rice praised Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth, calling him unreal and highlighting how quickly he has adapted. Zubimendi has been an ever-present in league matches and is becoming central to Arsenal’s control. Rice credited Zubimendi’s intelligence, calmness and positioning over physical traits, saying his decision-making makes the team function better. Rice said the pair are building a strong partnership that can anchor Arsenal for the long term.

Arteta Calls Rice “World Class” After Brace Powers Arsenal Past Bournemouth

Declan Rice
January 2026

Declan Rice scored twice on his return from a knee issue as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points. Mikel Arteta praised Rice as world class and highlighted his mentality. After an early mistake put Arsenal under pressure, Rice took control in the second half with two decisive finishes, one from open play and one from a Bukayo Saka cutback. Arteta stressed Rice pushed through fitness concerns to deliver a 96-minute performance.

Rooney tips Declan Rice as next England captain

Declan Rice
December 2025

Rooney has singled out Declan Rice as England’s future captain, hailing the Arsenal midfielder as irreplaceable for both club and country after another dominant performance that showcased his leadership, work rate and passing detail in a grinding 1-0 league win over Everton. Rooney praised Rice’s ability to control games from deep and arrive in the box, stressing that his mentality, personality and popularity within the dressing room make him the natural heir to Harry Kane’s armband once the Bayern Munich striker steps aside for the next generation.

Neville backs Arsenal to hold their nerve in title race

Arsenal
December 2025

Arsenal sit top of the Premier League at Christmas with City close behind after three consecutive runner-up finishes, and Neville has weighed in on their title prospects during another campaign dominated by debate over whether they can finally turn promise into trophies. Neville accepts City and Guardiola remain the main danger but insists this version of Arsenal has the maturity to avoid “bottling” the run-in, predicting they could reopen a five or six point gap if key figures like Declan Rice stay fit through the spring pressure.

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