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DECLAN RICE says Arsenal are ready to deliver a “massive statement” by winning Sunday’s monster Prem title showdown with Manchester City. The Gunners have not won at the Etihad for 11 years and Rice believes it is the “ultimate test” for Mikel Arteta’s side. City can close the gap at the top of the table...

Declan Rice insists Arsenal are ready to eradicate the hurt from their Carabao Cup final defeat by making a "massive statement" in what he described as the "ultimate test" against Man City at the Etihad on Sunday.

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Declan Rice has made a resilient statement ahead of Arsenal’s match against Manchester City, while Richard Keys has hit out at Gunners fans.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have shortlisted West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen as one of the options ahead of the transfer window. With Mohamed Salah leaving the club at the end of the season and Hugo Ekitike suffering a long term injury that is expected to keep him out of action for this year, the […] The post Liverpool target attacker from London club as they deal with Salah and Ekitike headache appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Bernardo Silva’s summer exit from Manchester City has been officially confirmed today, with the club releasing a statement on their official site. We reported earlier this month that Silva had informed Man City of his decision to leave, with Juventus, Napoli, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid among the Portugal international’s suitors. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP […] The post Confirmed: Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City – here’s what could happen next appeared first on CaughtOffside.

‘Etihad is the ultimate test – bring it on,’ says midfielder ‘We have six games to go and we know how big it is’ Declan Rice has insisted Arsenal must be better at Manchester City on Sunday if they are to press their Premier League title claims. The midfielder is conscious of his club’s curious situation: six points clear of City at the top of the table, albeit having played an extra game, and the only English team in the Champions League semi-finals. But the mood is edgy and Rice is aware that the fans have concerns over the style of play.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is relishing this Sunday's crunch Premier League title clash at Manchester City after helping the Gunners reach the Champions League semi-finals

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has sent a strong message ahead of the huge Premier League clash away to Manchester City this weekend. The Gunners have not been at their best in recent matches, including a 2-0 defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup final, but now have the opportunity to make a major statement […] The post “Bring it on” – Declan Rice makes strong statement ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Forget the idea that Arsenal made club history on Wednesday night by reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the second year in a row. That is not the kind of history to boast about.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he had to make a late call to include Declan Rice in Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final second leg, highlighting the intense demands of English football.

Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson has delivered a bold World Cup verdict – insisting the current Three Lions squad has what it takes to go all the way… if they fix one key problem. With 90 caps, 65 as captain and 26 goals to his name, Robson knows exactly what it takes to […] The post ‘I Captained England 65 Times… This Team Can Win The World Cup’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Tim Stillman to look back on Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at home to Sporting, a result which sees us qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second year in a row. We chat about some of […] The post Episode 872 – Arsenal give us a semi appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

When Gary Neville speaks about Manchester United, it’s usually worth grabbing some popcorn. While United have spent absolute fortunes trying to recapture their Sir Alex Ferguson-era glory, Neville recently pinpointed exactly where the recruitment strategy fell short. According to him, the absolute golden tickets to transforming United back into genuine Premier League title contenders were […] The post ‘He’s a Manchester United player’ – Neville believes Man United should have signed Arsenal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal have had a lot of critics this season, and Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand is the latest to suggest that their games can be boring. Speaking after last night’s 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, which saw Arsenal go through 1-0 on aggregate, it’s clear Hjulmand didn’t particularly enjoy the game. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL […] The post “Boring” – Sporting Lisbon star aims dig at Arsenal after scrappy 0-0 draw appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction Arsenal are through the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second year running, for the first time in the club’s history, which is something to celebrate. And yet this morning I have this strange sensation of underwhelmed happiness. I can’t think of a better way to […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting: Gunners lean into their real strength to make the Champions League semis appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Arteta delivered a worrying update on Rice’s fitness ahead of Man City, who battled illness to play the full game against Sporting.

Liverpool are looking to seriously shake up their attacking lineup this summer. According to TEAMtalk, the Reds have set their sights on two highly impressive targets: Newcastle United’s electric winger Anthony Gordon and Everton’s dynamic forward Iliman Ndiaye. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! […] The post Premier League duo from rival clubs eyed by Liverpool to strengthen wide attacking positions appeared first on CaughtOffside.

France national team manager Didier Deschamps has sent a heartfelt message of support to Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike after a serious injury ended his World Cup hopes. Ekitike has suffered a suspected Achilles injury, which could likely put him out of action for the next nine months, with Deschamps admitting it’s a “huge blow” for […] The post “Huge blow…” – Manager sends message to Liverpool star who’s set to miss World Cup appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Henry says we need only look at Declan Rice’s “face” to gauge the mood at Arsenal as he laughed off their chances vs Man City in the Premier League.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. Paul Scholes joins Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright as the team tackle the biggest talking points in football. Following Liverpool’s Champions League exit and Manchester United’s first loss under Michael Carrick, the panel assess where things went wrong. What can Carrick learn, and does PSG defeat sum up Liverpool’s disappointing season? The focus then shifts to the title race, with Wrighty losing faith in Arsenal ahead of a huge trip to the Etihad. Is this the title decider? Sports psychologist Dan Abrahams joins the show to break down Arsenal’s struggles, before the panel make their Super 6 predictions and call the title race run-in. What are your predictions for Sunday’s showdown? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 00:00- Intro 07:33- Lisandro Martinez red card 18:42- Liverpool Rebuild Questions 23:22- Rory McIlroy Masters victory 27:22- Arsenal Title Nerves 46:27- Declan Rice 53:25- PL Companion by Microsoft Copilot 57:30- Dan Abrahams on mentality in football 01:10:36- Title Run In Predictions 01:23:15- Super 6 01:31:54- Spurs Relegation Debate 01:38:44- Community Questions This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot as part of their partnership with the Premier League. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Heineken. Enjoy Heineken responsibly. Heineken contains 5% ABV. Heineken 0.0 contains no more than 0.05% ABV. For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was “an amazing achievement” for Arsenal despite failing to silence their critics in a 0-0 draw at home to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. The Gunners progressed 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the Portuguese capital last week. Arsenal, who have never won the […] The post Rice ‘doesn’t care’ about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis appeared first on Soccer America.

They drew 0-0 at home to Sporting Lisbon to progress 1-0 on aggregate.

Declan Rice is not interested in any opinions from outside of the Arsenal camp after they scraped into the Champions League semi-finals. Wednesday’s uninspiring goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium was still enough to see Arsenal past Sporting CP with a 1-0 aggregate win, thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the opening meeting in […] The post ´Who cares what people think?´ – Rice hits back after Arsenal scrape into last four appeared first on Soccer News.

Decision highlights how popular the England international is among the Arsenal players

DECLAN RICE was not having any of the negativity surrounding Arsenal's performance after they reached the Champions League semi-finals. The Gunners held on to their 1-0 lead from the first leg to see out their tie against Sporting CP on Wednesday. And though the individual performance was far from inspiring, Rice shot down the idea...

Arsenal entertained Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break. The North London club struggled to find the winning goal […] The post Zubimendi Gets 7.5, Raya With 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Sporting appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Declan Rice issued a blunt response when quizzed on the noise surrounding Arsenal's season after they advanced into the last four of the Champions League

Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive year following a tense, albeit uninspiring, 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners progressed 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Kai Havertz’s late heroics in the first leg, but the performance in North London left many […] The post “Who cares what people think” – Arsenal star Declan Rice fires back at critics after 0-0 draw vs Sporting appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Watch extended highlights of Arsenal and Sporting CP, player stats, results and goals from UEFA Champions League, April 15, 2026 The post Arsenal vs Sporting CP Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

The Gunners were lacklustre in a goalless draw against Sporting but they reached a second consecutive Champions League semi-final after an aggregate win

Arsenal and Sporting CP are clashing at the Emirates Stadium for the UEFA Champions League, a must-watch game alongside our liveblog coverage. Arsenal hosted Sporting CP on Wednesday, April 15, for the second leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals at Emirates Stadium. Following a scoreless draw, the Gunners maintained their aggregate advantage from the first leg to secure a spot in the semifinals for the second consecutive season. The Gunners returned home holding a 1-0 aggregate lead established at José Alvalade Stadium, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s dramatic last-minute winner. Aware of their slim cushion, the hosts adopted a disciplined approach, conceding just one shot on target to a Sporting CP side that proved unable to crack Arsenal’s defensive shape. With the result, an unbeaten Arsenal side has reached the Champions League semifinals in back-to-back seasons for the first time in club history. They now advance to face Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid, an opponent they already dismantled earlier this season with a dominant 4-0 victory during the league phase at the Emirates.

Marco Palestra has been linked with a move away from Italy at the end of the season, and Arsenal are interested in him. The 21-year-old right back is currently on loan at Cagliari, and he will return to Atalanta at the end of the season. Arsenal have been monitoring his progress and are keen to […] The post Report: Arsenal plot double raid on Serie A clubs to improve in the wide areas appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The former Arsenal captain believes the club can still win trophies this season despite a poor run of form

Set to face Sporting CP in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Arsenal might be dealing once again with the absence of star Bukayo Saka. Arsenal host the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium this Wednesday, looking to protect a slim lead and advance to the final four. While the Gunners enter as heavy favorites, star winger Bukayo Saka has been entirely left out of the Gunners’ squad. Bukayo Saka won’t be featuring in the return leg against Sporting CP due to injury. The England international was widely expected to return for Saturday’s fixture against Bournemouth but failed to make the squad; his subsequent absence from Tuesday’s training session further dims the prospects of him playing a role in this continental decider. Manager Mikel Arteta was noncommittal when asked if Saka or defender Jurrien Timber might return to the fold, offering only that “maybe one of them” could be involved. However, when pressed on the nature of the winger’s injury and its recent persistence, the Spaniard provided a bit more clarity for the worried Emirates faithful. “It’s something that he was carrying for a while. It was an Achilles issue,” Arteta said. “It’s progression but hopefully it’s going to be a matter of days and not weeks. But he has to see when the load is more how he responds to that kind of progression,” he added. Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal. Arsenal navigating a fitness crisis Saka isn’t the only concern for a depleted Arsenal squad; Tuesday’s training session raised red flags regarding several other key contributors. Missing from the main group were midfield anchors Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, along with defender Riccardo Calafiori. While Rice has reportedly recovered and should be available for selection, significant questions remain over whether Odegaard and Calafiori are fit enough to start. This personnel crunch may force Arteta to lean on his depth as he looks to defend a narrow 1-0 aggregate advantage in the Champions League clash. Confirmed lineups for Arsenal and Sporting CP Arsenal’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya; Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapie; Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice; Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli; Viktor Gyokeres. Head coach: Mikel Arteta. Sporting CP’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Eduardo Quaresma, Ousmane Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Maximiliano Araujo; Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincao, Pedro Goncalves; Luis Javier Suarez. Head coach: Rui Borges.

Declan Rice will be part of the Arsenal squad to face Sporting CP on Wednesday night, according to a report.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice feels there are no limits on his potential, and he goes into matches believing he's going to play well.

Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and this week’s roving reporter Ben Symes on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football. Ben reports from an airport somewhere in Europe as he starts his long journey back from Poland after Ireland’s huge win in Gdansk in their World Cup Qualifier. There is a new game, courtesy of Matthew, who asks who from the Irish diaspora is likely to don the green shirt at senior level? The trio get into a debate about what it means to be Irish, where people grow up and how that affects how people feel about their national identity and why, perhaps, we shouldn’t be so hard on Declan Rice. And with the EFL coming to the boil, as well as the Premier League, the lads dissect the biggest Irish football stories from across the water. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join Have you downloaded the Off The Ball app? - Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... - Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo... SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels: - YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/offtheball... - TWITTER | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/offtheball... - FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio... - We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 - or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio... PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well - iTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! - Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! - We are wherever you get your podcast GET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL - WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180 - Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1 - Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam

Morning. This feels like such a strange week because at the forefront of my mind is Sunday’s trip to face Man City, but tonight we have the chance to make the semi-finals of the Champions League when Sporting visit. I suspect this might be much more a supporter mindset than anything else, and the players […] The post We have a big game on Wednesday, not just Sunday appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Possible Arsenal starting XI against Sporting CP, injury team news and how to watch the game on TV and live stream today.

Arsenal face key injury concerns ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP, with Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber among those missing training