The Gunners are firmly back in the title race and have set their sights on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table
Arsenal delivered a resounding statement in the Premier League title race with a stunning 5-1 victory over reigning champions Manchester City, but midfielder Declan Rice insists the Gunners are still focused on bigger fish.
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Despite their emphatic win, Mikel Arteta’s side remains six points behind the Reds, who also have a game in hand. However, Rice remains confident that Arsenal can keep pushing for the top spot.
Rice determined to close the gap
Rice, who provided two assists in Arsenal’s demolition of City, noted that his team is not giving up in the title race despite the significant gap.
Declan Rice for Arsenal || Imago
Speaking after the win against Manchester City, Rice said, “Liverpool are still quite far in front, especially with the game in hand, and with them winning yesterday, you know going into the game that you have to win.
“It’s more disappointing the games like Aston Villa when we were 2-0 up and dropped points because we could be up there closer to Liverpool.
Maresca has compared Moises Caicedo to Declan Rice and Rodri (Credit: Imago)
“But we will be there and we will keep pushing. We do need others to help us but we know what the goal is and that’s to hunt them down and win the Premier League. We need to stay positive and I’m sure we will be fine.”
Arteta hails Arsenal’s statement win
After finishing behind Manchester City in the last two seasons, Arsenal produced a ruthless display to effectively knock Guardiola’s side out of the title race.
Goals from Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz, and Ethan Nwaneri sealed a commanding 5-1 win for the Gunners.
Arteta was particularly pleased with the performance of 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly, who scored his first Premier League goal, saying, “You need big individual performances to beat [Manchester City]. Myles was certainly one of them, the maturity he showed and competitiveness as well.
“He plays with that personality, and he’s scored a beautiful goal. He has been pushing us since he has been with us. We like his character and personality. He has so much courage.”
With Liverpool continuing to set the pace at the top, Arsenal’s next challenge will be to maintain their momentum and keep the pressure on Arne Slot’s side as the season enters its decisive phase.
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