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Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Declan Rice will be assessed ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Brighton.
The Gunners restored their five-point lead at the top of the table with a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Rice once again played a key role in Arsenal’s win but was forced off in the 76th minute. Christian Nørgaard replaced the England international.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, ***Arteta provided an update***on the midfielder’s condition:
“Declan asked to be substituted, so he will need to be assessed. We’ll have to see if he is available for Wednesday, unfortunately.”
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Arsenal travel to the south coast to face Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton on Wednesday night.