Tag: Declan Rice

Arsenal Step Up Mateus Fernandes Chase After Breakout West Ham Season

Mateus Fernandes
May 2026

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Mateus Fernandes as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his midfield ahead of next season. The Portuguese midfielder impressed during his debut campaign with West Ham, contributing four goals and three assists across 36 appearances in all competitions. Arteta reportedly values Fernandes’ technical ability and versatility, with the midfielder capable of operating in deep and advanced roles. Arsenal may also reshape the squad after Christian Norgaard struggled for regular minutes, while Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid continue monitoring Fernandes’ situation closely.

Rice Reveals Dressing Room Chaos After Arsenal Triumph

Declan Rice
May 2026

Declan Rice described chaotic celebrations inside Arsenal’s dressing room after the club reached its first Champions League final in two decades. A narrow victory over Atletico Madrid sealed progression, with players celebrating intensely after overcoming a tense contest, while younger squad members also impressed under pressure.

Neville Questions Zubimendi Impact Despite Arsenal Going Top

Martin Zubimendi
April 2026

Gary Neville criticised Martin Zubimendi’s performances, arguing the midfielder is not controlling games as expected despite Arsenal returning to the top of the Premier League table. Neville highlighted tactical imbalance with Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard occupying similar areas, reducing fluidity and allowing Newcastle to dominate possession phases.

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.

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