“Unlucky we didn’t score TEN,” Declan Rice DRAGS Spurs further down following emphatic 2-1 win in North London derby
Arsenal star Declan Rice claimed that the club could have scored ten goals against Tottenham Hotspur, in the 2-1 North London derby win.
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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice claimed that the club could have scored 10 goals against Tottenham. (via GOAL)
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice emphatically claimed that the Gunners could have scored ten goals against Tottenham Hotspur, during their North London derby victory. Mikel Arteta‘s side recorded a 2-1 win over their city-rivals in a crucial EPL encounter.
The Gunners claimed a brilliant comeback win against Tottenham, in front of a packed Emirates crowd. Spurs’ captain Son Heung-min helped his side take an early lead. He capitalized on a loose clearance to strike a brilliant volley past David Raya in the 25th minute. However, Arsenal equalized through Dominic Solanke‘s own goal, following which Leandro Trossard scored the winner before half-time.
The result provided a much needed boost to Arsenal, who were most recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United. It also took them closer to the top of the EPL table. The club remains second behind leaders Liverpool, with 43 points. Mikel Arteta‘s men were clinical throughout the match. They finished the match with an xG (expected goals) total of 1.42 from a staggering 14 attempts.
“We are unlucky we didn't score 10 goals tonight!” #Arsenal #ARSTOT #NLD pic.twitter.com/pf1bx7FdCB
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 15, 2025
Arsenal star Declan Rice, speaking after the match, exclaimed that their recent win could prove to be a catalyst for their title challenge this season. He stated that the Gunners dictated proceedings throughout the first 45 minutes, describing it as ‘pure dominance’. Moreover, he took a sly dig at Spurs by cheekily claiming that his side could have scored ten goals.
From the first minute, the first 45 minutes, it was pure domination. You could tell it was a derby. To be honest with you, I think we were unlucky we probably didn’t score 10 tonight.
Declan Rice to reporters (H/T Hayters.com)
Nonetheless, it definitely raises questions regarding Arsenal’s ruthlessness up front. The club is dealing with a massive injury crisis, with star forward Bukayo Saka out for many weeks. Gabriel Jesus, who recently returned to form, has also been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury.
Declan Rice compares 18-year-old Arsenal wonder-kid to former EPL star Moussa Dembele
Arsenal star Declan Rice was full of praise for 18-year-old club wonder-kid Myles Lewis-Skelly for his brilliant performances for the club. The young midfielder, who has been made to play as a left-back, has recorded 15 appearances for the club this season.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has earned manager Mikel Arteta’s trust in the recent weeks, having been preferred over Kieran Tierney and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Labeling his talent as ‘unbelievable’ and ‘fearless’, Rice highlighted the Arsenal academy product’s brilliant display against Spurs. He praised Lewis-Skelly’s personality and versatility, while comparing him to ex-Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele.
The young boy Myles is just unbelievable. For 18, what he showed tonight was just ridiculous. It’s scary. The 18-year-olds now have no fear… He’s got that Mousa Dembele trait.
Declan Rice on Myles Lewis-Skelly (H/T Hayters.com)
Moreover, Declan Rice even went on to exclaim that the young 18-year-old could become an England international in the future. Lewis-Skelly has already featured for the Three Lions under-17 and under-19 sides.
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