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Mikel Arteta laughs off Arsenal criticism amid Declan Rice injury concern

England star has not stopped since season began…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:30 PM
Mikel Arteta laughs off Arsenal criticism amid Declan Rice injury concern
Key Things to Know
  • Mikel Arteta dismissed suggestions that Arsenal are failing to manage Declan Rice's heavy match workload.
  • Arteta highlighted that Rice was completely rested for two Carabao Cup fixtures this season.
  • Rice started all nine Premier League matches this campaign after playing 69 games last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has rejected suggestions that the club is mishandling midfielder Declan Rice's workload. Despite Rice starting all nine Premier League matches and playing the full match against Slavia Prague, Arteta insisted the England international is being rested appropriately, noting he was left out of two Carabao Cup fixtures.

Arteta also brushed off concerns regarding Arsenal's taxing fixture schedule, which featured three consecutive away trips before returning home to face Hull. The manager stated that his squad embraces the physical demands without looking for excuses as Rice prepares to report for England duty.

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