DECLAN RICE NEWS

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Aston Villa: Saliba Returns, Rice Avoids Sideline Mikel Arteta will be desperate to have William Saliba and Declan Rice fit for the trip to Villa Park.

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

High-flying Aston Villa and Unai Emery present latest challenge to Arsenal's title credentials

Aston Villa is the form team in the Premier League and on Saturday presents the latest test to Arsenal’s title credentials

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Late fitness call Saturday Rice (calf) will be a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "Well, let's see. We have another training sessio...

Impact Rice was forced off late in Wednesday's victory against Brentford due to undisclosed reasons, and he will have to undergo a late fitness test after the final training session to know if he can make the squad for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa. The midfielder will hope to be fit for the Gunners since he is a key player in the midfield and the set piece taker, but if he had to miss the game, Mikel Merino could find back his role in the heart of the game against the Villains.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Arteta Gives Declan Rice Unexpected Premier League Inspiration Mikel Arteta has demanded more from Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Forced off injured Rice (undisclosed) recorded three shots (one on goal) and created three chances in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Brentford before being forced off in the 83rd minute due to injur...

Impact Rice will have to be assessed in the coming hours after being forced off due to injury in Wednesday's win against the Bees. The set-piece taker couldn't carry on due to undisclosed reasons, which raises concern since he often plays full games this season. Rice is already a doubt for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, and if he had to miss the game, Mikel Merino will likely find a spot in the midfield again for the Gunners.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury clouds solid effort Rice was injured and subbed out in the 83rd minute of Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Brentford. He recorded three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner b...

Impact Rice was subbed off late after suffering what appeared to be a calf injury and his status for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa is in doubt. If he can't go, look for Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze to potentially see more playing time on Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"I hope he wins the Ballon d'Or" - Mikel Arteta says he wants Arsenal star to win award Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Declan Rice to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"It's just daft" - Jamie Carragher hits out at Chelsea star who let comparisons into his head in 1-1 draw vs Arsenal Jamie Carragher hit out at Moises Caicedo for his ‘daft’ tackle on Mikel Merino during Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal, suggesting that the...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'I can do more!' – Moises Caicedo vows to start racking up goals and assists after the Chelsea star was already dubbed the best 'defensive midfielder in the world'

Moises Caicedo has set himself the challenge of becoming a deadlier defensive midfielder by adding goals and assists to his game, despite sh...

6 DAYS AGO • goal

Harry Kane Sends Revenge Message to Arsenal After Setting Unwanted Record Declan Rice had his own warning for Arsenal after a thumping Champions League victory against Kane’s Bayern Munich.

NOVEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Strong all-around showing Rice registered one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Bayern Munich.

Impact Rice would've had an assist if not for some excellent goalkeeping from Manuel Neuer but the midfielder was in complete command for most of the game with his crosses and defending. He will remain a focal point for Arsenal in Sunday's matchup against Chelsea, the side right behind the Gunners in the EPL table.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's win Rice assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Rice recorded another assist Sunday as he set up Eberechi Eze's goal in the 41st minute which took the early 2-0 lead. It marked his third assist in the Premier League this season and he also has two across four Champions League appearances. He created three chances and recorded seven crosses for the fifth time this season, continuing his excellent run of form on the Arsenal attack.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

England to become 'Set Piece FC' as Harry Kane reveals how 'NFL-like playbook' can help Three Lions win World Cup

England captain Harry Kane has revealed that an 'NFL-like playbook' will help the Three Lions set-piece their way to the World Cup in North...

NOVEMBER 16 • goal

Jude Bellingham is Back for England: Thomas Tuchel Calls Up Real Madrid Star

Jude Bellingham has been recalled by England for the team's November games after being left off in October.

NOVEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Struggles offensively Rice generated three shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Sunderland.

Impact Rice only put one shot on target and only one of his six crosses was considered accurate. The midfielder will get some much-needed rest over the next two weeks, but he'll need to be better for Arsenal to keep up its recent domination of Tottenham in the North London derby.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

How long will Viktor Gyokeres be out? Arsenal's 'fears' over injury revealed as striker faces further tests

Arsenal are facing an anxious wait to discover how much time summer signing Viktor Gyokeres will miss after suffering a muscle injury. The s...

NOVEMBER 4 • goal

Gets assist in win Rice assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Slavia Prague.

Impact Rice put together his usual service numbers and got an assist for his efforts, letting Arsenal's strikers take most of the shots in this contest. He'll be a key player in Arsenal's Saturday contest against Sunderland and it's a tricky matchup, as the fourth-place side have only given up eight goals so far this season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in start Rice scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact Rice started the contest despite an injury designation and was his usual self with six crosses and five corners, but also added a goal. He should maintain this volume against Slavia Prague in midweek UCL action.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

'I can't see a weakness' - Alan Shearer backs Arsenal to finally win Premier League title

Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer has backed Arsenal to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title this season, claiming tha...

NOVEMBER 1 • goal

Arsenal wins again to extend lead in the Premier League. Liverpool wins and Man United salvages draw

Arsenal extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points after a 2-0 win against Burnley

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Returns off bench Rice came off the bench during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Brighton.

Impact Rice was dealing with a knock coming into the match and was deemed fit enough to come off the bench. He played the final 13 minutes of the match. Rice should remain the most important part of the midfield for the foreseeable future and will starting in every major match as long as he's fit.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Carabao Cup Rice (undisclosed) is "fine" and an option for Wednesday's match against Brighton, according to manager Mikel Arteta, per Simon Collings of The Standard.

Impact Rice was thought to have suffered an injury in Sunday's match but has already recovered, with the midfielder deemed fit for Wednesday's contest. This will mean the return of a regular midfield and a starter, unlikely to waver from his spot in the starting XI and continue earning the start moving forward, notching one goal and three assists in 12 appearances between UCL and league play.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE