Arsenal’s standout player Declan Rice recently shared that he dedicated his goal celebration against Burnley to his late aunt. The midfielder honored his aunt, who was a devoted Arsenal supporter and traveled extensively to watch him play, following her passing just before Arsenal’s match against Fulham in October.
Scoring from a cross by Leandro Trossard as part of a swift break following Viktor Gyokeres’ opening goal, Rice pointed to the sky as a tribute to his aunt. He emotionally expressed, “My auntie passed away before the Fulham game. I loved her to death. Travelled everywhere to watch me with my mum. I know she’s watching down so that was for her today.”
Reflecting on the match, Rice believed he embodied a classic No.9 role as Arsenal secured a rare home defeat for Scott Parker’s team. Despite acknowledging Burnley’s formidable record, Rice emphasized the importance of maintaining their attacking prowess, suggesting they could have capitalized more in the first half.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, commended Rice’s performance, praising his contributions on the field. Arteta highlighted Rice’s resilience and effectiveness in crucial moments, emphasizing his growth as a player.
Praising his team’s first-half display, Arteta lauded the solid defensive effort that laid the foundation for their victory. Despite encountering some challenges in the second half, Arteta emphasized the team’s exceptional defensive performance, noting Burnley’s impressive home record with their sole defeat in 18 months against Liverpool.
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