Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is confident that his team is ready for the crucial Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners are seeking to strengthen their bid for a first Premier League title in 22 years, and Rice believes that a win against City would be a massive statement. Rice, who recently recovered from an illness to play against Sporting Lisbon, insists that he is fully fit and ready for the challenge. The England midfielder was named captain for the game against Sporting and led the team to a 0-0 draw, securing a spot in the Champions League semi-finals.
Rice's leadership has been praised by former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, who believes that he is the engine of the team. However, Roy Keane has expressed doubts about Rice's ability to make a big impact against City, citing his lack of aggression in challenging teammates. Despite this, Rice remains focused on the task at hand, stating that the match against City is the ultimate test and that he is ready to bring it on.