Declan Rice believes Arsenal is prepared to overcome the disappointment of their Carabao Cup final loss by making a significant statement against Manchester City. The Gunners have secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive year and are now focusing on strengthening their bid for a first Premier League title in 22 years. Rice, who has been dealing with an illness, is confident in his team's ability to take on Manchester City, saying 'It's the ultimate test, but it's why we play this game.
Let's bring it on.' He also expressed his desire to eradicate the hurt from the Carabao Cup final defeat, stating 'To see them lift that, it did hurt. There is that fire in the stomach to eradicate that on the weekend.' Rice was named captain for the match against Sporting Lisbon and led his team to a 0-0 draw, securing their spot in the semi-finals. He has been praised for his leadership and is expected to have a big impact against Manchester City on Sunday.