August 17th 2024.
During the recent match against Wolves at the Emirates, Arsenal fans were relieved to see Declan Rice leave the field in the closing stages. There were concerns that he may have sustained an injury, but Mikel Arteta quickly put those fears to rest. In his post-match interview, the Arsenal manager reassured everyone that Rice was only dealing with cramps and nothing more serious.
The Gunners secured a comfortable 2-0 victory with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, marking a strong start to their Premier League season. However, towards the end of the game, there was a moment of worry when Rice had to receive treatment on the pitch before being substituted in the 85th minute. But as Arteta explained, it was simply due to cramping, which is not uncommon for players who have had a short pre-season like Rice.
In fact, Arteta praised Rice for his performance, considering it was only his second start since the Euro 2024 final last month. He acknowledged the midfielder's efforts and stated that he put in an "unbelievable" performance. Despite the positive outcome, Arteta admitted that there are still areas for improvement for the team in the upcoming weeks.
While speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta highlighted some moments of lack of control in the second half and the team's struggles to maintain possession. He attributed it to possible fatigue and also gave credit to the Wolves' team for their performance. He also mentioned the need to finish actions better in certain situations.
Arsenal's next match is against Aston Villa at Villa Park, and they will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. As the team continues to work on their game, fans can stay updated with the latest news, exclusive content, and analysis by signing up for the Arsenal newsletter, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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