Declan Rice has fired a warning shot to Liverpool, making it clear that Arsenal will not back down in the Premier League title race. Following a dominant 5-1 victory over Manchester City at the Emirates, the Gunners have slashed Liverpool’s lead to six points. However, the Reds still hold an advantage with a game in hand.
Despite that, Rice remains confident. The England international, who played a key role in Arsenal’s emphatic win, believes his side will push until the very end. Speaking to Sky Sports, he emphasized their determination to claim their first league title in over two decades.
“We’ll be there, we’ll keep pushing,” Rice declared. “Liverpool have been fantastic, but it’s up to us to hunt them down. We need other teams to do us favors, but we’ll keep fighting.”
Rice also acknowledged the bitter history Arsenal has had with Manchester City in recent years, referencing how Pep Guardiola’s side edged them out last season. “It’s tough to accept what’s happened before, but that just fuels the fire,” he added. “The squad is buzzing after today.”
Football analysts Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both highlighted the significance of Arsenal’s win. Neville stressed the importance of maintaining high intensity for the remainder of the season, urging Arteta’s side to stay in the mix in case Liverpool stumble.
Carragher, meanwhile, praised Arsenal for finally delivering a statement performance. He pointed out that their comeback win against Wolves and their demolition of City prove they are evolving into true title contenders.
With momentum building, Arsenal’s hunt for Premier League glory is far from over.