Declan Rice has shared insights into Arsenal’s stumble in the Premier League title race against Manchester City last season. Despite dominating the league for a significant period under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal faltered in the final stretch, allowing Manchester City to snatch the title.
Reflecting on this, Rice expressed his belief that Arsenal was the best team in the league, but ultimately faltered at the crucial moment. He noted the strength of Manchester City’s late surge and the disbelief among Arsenal players at losing the league despite being eight points ahead.
Rice also highlighted Arsenal’s growth and resilience following last season’s setback. He observed improvements in the team’s mentality and confidence, attributing it to learning from past mistakes.
Looking ahead, Rice emphasized the competitiveness of the league and Arsenal’s position within it, noting the importance of remaining focused with 12 games remaining. Despite a brief wobble during Christmas with consecutive losses, Rice conveyed optimism about Arsenal’s prospects.
Next up for Arsenal is a Premier League encounter against Sheffield United on Monday night (4 March).
