Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is confident that his team is ready for the crucial Premier League match against Manchester City, following their Carabao Cup final defeat. The Gunners are seeking to strengthen their bid for a first Premier League title in 22 years. Rice, who was named captain for the Champions League quarter-final match against Sporting Lisbon, believes that a win against Manchester City would be a massive statement.
He expressed his eagerness for the match, stating that it's the reason they play the game. Rice also reflected on the pain of losing the Carabao Cup final and is determined to reverse that result. He assured that he is fully fit for the match, having recovered from a recent illness. The England midfielder has been praised for his leadership, with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira and Gary Neville acknowledging his importance to the team.
However, Roy Keane has expressed doubts about Rice's ability to have a significant impact against Manchester City.