Mirror Sport – £105m? Bargain! Declan is priceless
Declan Rice explains Arsenal belief that led to highly-charged celebrations after Man Utd win
MIRROR SPORT SAYS Declan Rice has revealed the threat of already falling out of the title race fueled Arsenal’s highly-charged celebrations after their win over Manchester United.
The Gunners came agonisingly close to winning the title last season, but a draw against Fulham last week brought an end to their 100 per cent record this term. With early leaders Manchester City beating the Cottagers to go five points clear on Saturday, the pressure was on Arsenal.
It was a pressure that was released when Rice fired in the fifth minute of injury time, with Andre Onana unable to keep out his strike at the back post. That goal unleashed wild celebrations among both Gunners players and fans, which Rice admitted were influenced by City’s form.
