Declan Rice expressed pride in Arsenal’s performance following their 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on September 21, 2025.
Despite the result, Rice highlighted the team’s dominance in possession, noting, “I think in my time here at Arsenal, we probably haven’t dominated a game like that against Man City like we did today.”
Arsenal controlled over 65% of possession, a statistic that underscores their tactical evolution under manager Mikel Arteta. Rice emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, “The way we pegged them back, the way we made them play a completely different way to how they’ve ever played before, I think that shows a big respect to us on what we’re doing.”
The match saw City take an early lead through Erling Haaland’s counter-attacking goal. However, Arsenal responded resiliently, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a last-minute equalizer, assisted by Eberechi Eze.
Looking ahead, Rice acknowledged the challenging fixtures Arsenal face, stating, “Obviously, we’ve got Newcastle next week, then West Ham, it doesn’t get any easier.”
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and continuing to dominate matches.
This performance reflects Arsenal’s growing confidence and tactical maturity, positioning them as serious contenders in the Premier League.
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