Rice confident Arsenal can end 22-year Premier League drought
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is confident the club can finally end its 22-year wait for a title by winning the Premier League this season.
Rice, one of the standout performers for the Gunners, said the squad is highly motivated and fully aligned with manager Mikel Arteta’s vision.
Speaking to The Sun, the England international stressed that the team’s hunger and unity have grown stronger as the campaign has progressed.
“So hungry,” Rice said. “That’s why I joined this football club. I fully believed in the manager’s vision.”
“When I was looking at the team from the outside, I fully believe in all of the players and the quality that we had
“We have only gone from strength to strength with the quality of the squad. But now, it’s on us. I have said the manager gives us everything.”
“He gives us the platform to go and play. It is on us to take the responsibility and go and win.”
Rice noted that there is a strong sense of belief within the dressing room, saying he can feel the ‘fire in our tummies’ to go all the way.
Arsenal currently sit top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches, holding a five-point advantage over Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
The Gunners have yet to visit the Etihad Stadium, which could make Man City favourites to win the title.
Arsenal last lifted the Premier League trophy in the 2003/2004 season under Arsene Wenger, when the team went the entire campaign unbeaten to earn the ‘Invincibles’ tag.
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