Arsenal Set for Ultimate Premier League Test Against Manchester City

Declan Rice is confident that Arsenal can overcome the disappointment of their Carabao Cup final loss by making a significant statement against Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners have secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive year and are now focused on strengthening their bid for a first Premier League title in 22 years. Rice, who has been recovering from an illness, is fully fit and ready to face City, stating that the team is prepared for the challenge. The England midfielder, who was named captain for the game against Sporting Lisbon, believes that the players are ready to put in a strong performance and make a massive statement. With six games remaining in the Premier League, Rice views the match against City as the ultimate test, but is confident that the team can rise to the occasion. Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has praised Rice's leadership, describing him as the engine of the team, while Gary Neville believes that Rice will have a crucial role to play in the match against City. However, Roy Keane has expressed doubts about Rice's ability to take charge and challenge his teammates when necessary.