What did Declan Rice say to his Arsenal teammates after losing to Man City?

Football
20 Apr 2026 • 4:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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What did Declan Rice say to his Arsenal teammates after losing to Man City?

  • Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, narrowing their lead in the Premier League title race.
  • Following the match, Declan Rice was seen encouraging his teammates, shouting 'It's not done' to maintain morale despite the setback.
  • The loss means Manchester City are now just three points behind Arsenal, and they have a game in hand over the Gunners.
  • City can go top on goal difference by beating Burnley on Wednesday, but Arsenal can reclaim top spot as they are due to face Newcastle and Fulham before City play again in the league following their visit to Turf Moor.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment with Sunday’s result but remained upbeat about the team's performance and their position in the league.

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