- Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has labelled Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium as "title-defining".
- Rice urged his team to significantly improve their performance, acknowledging recent struggles including a loss to Bournemouth and a below-par display against Sporting Lisbon.
- Despite securing a Champions League semi-final spot, Arsenal's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five outings.
- Arsenal currently hold a six-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand and secured a 3-0 victory over Chelsea last weekend.
- Rice expressed a desire to "eradicate the hurt" of Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat to City last month, viewing the upcoming match as the "ultimate test".
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