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Despite a disappointing defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice remains steadfast in his belief that the Gunners are still contenders in the title race.
A late surge from Villa, with goals from Leon Bailey and Olie Watkins, secured a 2-0 victory, denting Arsenal’s hopes of closing the gap on league leaders Manchester City, who had secured a convincing win against Luton.
Mikel Arteta’s side missed an opportunity to capitalize on Liverpool’s stumble against Crystal Palace, but Rice remains undeterred, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the Premier League.
“It’s not over yet,” Rice affirmed. “We’re in an unbelievable position. We’re still ready, we’re still fully focused on what we want to do and what we can achieve. There’s going to be many more twists and turns in the Premier League. Anything can happen.”
Next on the agenda for Arsenal is a challenging trip to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League, where they’ll look to overturn a draw from the first leg. With optimism and determination, Rice and Arsenal aim to keep their title aspirations alive amidst fierce competition.
