Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice expected to be fit to face Manchester City after avoiding serious injury

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice expected to be fit to face Manchester City after avoiding serious injury

Tests have shown Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice did not suffer a serious back injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

The England international, who has started every league game this season, was substituted at half-time.

After the game, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said Rice had “discomfort in his back” and hoped it was not long term.

Rice, a £100m summer signing, was not expected to be in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup squad to face Brentford on Wednesday.

But the 24-year-old could be in contention for their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Arsenal are fifth in the Premier League, four points behind leaders Manchester City.

Source: BBC

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