Declan Rice remains steadfast in Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title, despite their disappointing loss to Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Despite the opportunity to climb to the top of the league table following Liverpool’s defeat by Crystal Palace earlier in the day, both Arsenal and Liverpool stumbled, allowing Manchester City to extend their lead after securing a victory.
A late surge from Villa, marked by goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins, secured a win against Mikel Arteta’s side, leaving Arsenal trailing City by two points with six games remaining.
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Nevertheless, Rice maintains optimism, believing that Arsenal still harbor realistic hopes of clinching the Premier League trophy.
“It’s not over yet. We’re in an unbelievable position. We’re still ready, we’re still fully focused on what we want to do and what we can achieve,” Rice asserted. “There’s going to be many more twists and turns in the Premier League. Anything can happen.”
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, Rice stressed the need for Arsenal to focus on their own performance in the remaining matches.
Moreover, Rice views Arsenal’s upcoming Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash against Bayern Munich as an opportunity to rebound.
“It’s the perfect game for a reaction,” Rice affirmed. “We need a reaction on Wednesday night, and it is a great chance to show our character and leadership.”
Highlighting Arsenal’s impressive resurgence since January, Rice emphasized the significance of the match at the Allianz Arena as an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities on a grand stage.
“It’s a great chance for us to get into a Champions League semi-final. Going to the Allianz Arena, it’s going to be a special night. It’s time to pull our socks up and show everyone why we’re in this position,” Rice concluded.