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Declan Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal however is aware of they want some assist to disclaim a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title. The Gunners moved second within the desk with a 1-0 win over Ipswich on Friday however stay six factors behind Liverpool, who even have a recreation in hand. Arsenal completed second to Manchester City in every of the earlier two seasons and Rice needs to finish their standing as almost males within the new 12 months.
“Hopefully the brand new 12 months brings trophies – we have been pushing for that. To make the subsequent step to be amongst the elite, it’s a must to win stuff,” the England midfielder informed Amazon Prime.
“We can hold profitable video games but it surely means nothing if you happen to do not win nothing.
“Liverpool are full throttle, they have been underneath (Jurgen) Klopp and now underneath (Arne) Slot. They do not let anybody breathe. We want somebody to assist us out to allow them to drop factors as we will solely deal with ourselves and hopefully one thing can occur.”
Arsenal’s probabilities of chasing down a Liverpool aspect which have misplaced simply as soon as in 17 Premier League video games underneath Slot has not been helped by a critical hamstring harm suffered by Bukayo Saka.
The England winger will probably be sidelined for not less than a number of weeks with fears he could not return earlier than March.
Rice mentioned others now must take additional duty in his absence and believes his personal performances are enhancing after recovering from the bodily and psychological exertion of England’s run to the Euro 2024 last.
“Tonight was completely different with out him – he is been our fundamental man,” added Rice.
“We’re going to must adapt. It’s a fantastic likelihood for gamers to step up over the approaching months and make their mark.
“I had a sluggish begin after the Euros however the final couple of weeks I’ve discovered my toes once more and I’m feeling again to myself.”
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