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. Rice believes this game will be a massive statement and the ultimate test for Arsenal.
Despite struggling with illness, Rice played a full game against Sporting Lisbon and is now fully fit for the City match. He has emerged as a leader in the team, with his teammates voting for him to be captain in the absence of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka. Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira praises Rice's leadership, while Gary Neville believes Rice will have a big impact on the game, but Roy Keane is skeptical about Rice's ability to challenge his teammates.