Leeds United v Arsenal - Premier League - Source: Getty
Leeds United v Arsenal - Premier League - Source: Getty
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has issued a rallying cry to his teammates after their impressive 4-0 win at Leeds United on Saturday. The Gunners ran out comfortable winners to end a mini-slump in the league and go seven points clear at the summit of the standings.
Rice spoke with Sky Sports about the significance of his side's triumph, given their last three showings in the league. He pointed out the quality of his team as a key factor heading into the final months of the season, reminding his teammates that every game is a cup final from now.
"Off the back of the last three performances we knew how big today was. To win 4-0 is a massive win for us. We can control what we can control and we have to keep winning games and keep pushing. What will be will be. So far we are top in the Premier League and won eight out of eight in the Champions League. We can't complain about where we are. We are in a really strong position, we know as players we have a really good squad. Every game is a cup final. We have a long four months ahead but we are prepared. Let's keep going and give it a good go", he said (via Mirror).
Rice put on a solid showing, as per usual, as Arsenal got the job done in Yorkshire to open up a healthy lead atop the league table. Mikel Arteta's side scored twice in each half as they bounced back from a home defeat to Manchester United last Sunday to win away from home. Tl
The Gunners have come out of a clash with three key points, more than Chelsea. Liverpool,and Manchester United have done at Leeds in the past few months of league action. They will face Sunderland next in the Premier League, as they have only 14 games left to finish the league season.
Arsenal star picks up injury ahead of Leeds clash
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has suffered an injury whose extent is yet unknown by the club's staff. The England international was absent for his side as they ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over Leeds United on Saturday.
Saka was rested for the visit of Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Champions League in midweek but did not play against Leeds United. He had been included in the starting XI before feeling a niggle during his warm-ups and ultimately deciding against playing in the game.
Bukayo Saka has been a standout performer for Arteta's side over the years, scoring four times in the Premier League this season. Arsenal will be keen for Saka to be back fit and firing, as he was handed a new contract earlier this season.