Declan Rice has reiterated that winning the Premier League must come through merit, not complacency, as Arsenal F.C. navigate a tense title race. Softfootball reports.
Following a recent team meeting, Rice stressed that the squad are ready to go again, insisting that allowing the title to slip would fall below the standards they have established this season.
His statement was shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account where he mentioned the win will not be handed over to them but need to go for it and deserve the title.
Romano reported:
Declan Rice on winning the title: “We’re not going to be handed it, we need to go and win it, we need to deserve it”. “Letting it slip is NOT the standards that we have set ourselves this season. We had a team meeting and we are ready to go again”, told Sun Sport.
Earlier, the midfielder had called on supporters to remain united, emphasizing that this is not the time to fight or turn against one another. His message underlined the importance of mutual backing between fans and players during decisive moments of the campaign.
Rival fans have responded with mocking reminders of Arsenal’s 20-year league title drought, intensifying the psychological pressure surrounding the squad. However, Rice’s motivational stance aims to block out external noise and maintain focus internally.
Meanwhile, manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed the growing “bottlers” label as mere opinion, urging loyalty and resilience through setbacks. Both figures are pushing a unified message; belief, accountability, and collective strength will define Arsenal’s fate.
