Declan Rice discusses Arsenal’s optimism, which led to raucous celebrations after Manchester United’s victory.

Declan Rice discusses Arsenal’s optimism, which led to raucous celebrations after Manchester United’s victory.

Declan Rice said that the fear of already being out of the title fight spurred Arsenal’s raucous celebrations following their win against Manchester United.

The Gunners came agonizingly close to winning the Premier League last season, but a draw against Fulham last week ended their unbeaten run this season. The pressure was on Arsenal after Manchester City overcame the Cottagers to go five points clear on Saturday.

Rice blasted in the fifth minute of injury time, with Andre Onana unable to keep out his effort at the back post. That score elicited huge celebrations from both Gunners players and supporters, which Rice said were inspired by City’s form.

“If I’m being honest, Man City have won four out of four, and if we don’t win today, we’ll be five points behind them.” “Catching up with them is a huge margin to make,” he told Sky Sports.

“We couldn’t afford to be that far behind after four games, so it was a must-win game, as we stated before the game.” With the corners, we were knocking on the door, and I had a chance in the first half.

Declan Rice discusses Arsenal’s optimism, which led to raucous celebrations after Manchester United’s victory.

“I thought we were a constant threat until I scored. I stayed back and thought I controlled it with my chin at first, but if you don’t shoot, you don’t score, and it was such a special moment.”

“Arsenal is a massive club, so of course you will feel pressure; there will always be talk about me, but I just try to put in performances.” This is my seventh season in the Premier League, and I’m getting more comfortable with each game.”

Prior to Rice’s goal, VAR judged that Alejandro Garnacho’s strike was offside. And Rice believed that the near-miss served as a wake-up call for the Gunners, who went on to win all three points late in the game. In the 100th minute, Gabriel Jesus ran clear to take the victory.

“It’s all about the margins in football.” I thought we were careless at moments in the second half, giving the ball away and getting caught on the counter, and we didn’t learn from it. And, in the end, that could easily have been a goal,” he continued.

“Then we go up the other end, I score and then Gabby (Jesus) seals it. When the quality on show in these games is that high, these fine margins make the results and in the end we came through with the result.

“As an outsider looking in and watching Manchester United vs. Arsenal over the years, I think you understand the heritage and the game, the big players who have played in this game, and what it means to the fans.”

“I was really focused before the game because I knew how important today was and wanted to give it my all.” It’s great to hear from the fans. I’m grateful for all of their support thus far; it’s been great.”