Declan Rice sends ‘incredible’ message to Arsenal fans after latest
Declan Rice was in high spirits in a message to fans after reaching a personal milestone with Arsenal.
Arsenal continued their dismal form in the Premier League after a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth on 3 May at the Emirates Stadium.
Rice gave Arsenal the lead with another commanding performance, but the visitors responded through Dean Huijsen and Evanilson to secure a comeback win.
The result means Arsenal have now managed just one win in their last five Premier League outings and could find themselves dragged back into the battle for Champions League qualification if they fail to pick up points against Liverpool and Newcastle in the coming weeks.
Despite the team’s dip in form, Rice remained upbeat in his post-match message to supporters, marking a personal achievement in what has still been another standout season at the club.
Declan Rice marks 100 Arsenal appearances despite Bournemouth setback
Although Arsenal fell to a disappointing defeat against Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth side, Rice celebrated a personal milestone by making his 100th appearance for the club.
He shared the achievement with supporters on Instagram, writing: “Not our day yesterday but proud to make 100 appearances for this incredible club. Thank you for all the support.”
Rice has been a standout performer for Arsenal in recent weeks, particularly in Europe, where he delivered Player of the Match displays against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson told Football Insider that Rice has become a true leader at Arsenal, both on and off the pitch, and plays a vital role in supporting younger players like Myles Lewis-Skelly.
While his performances came under scrutiny earlier in the season, the England international has rediscovered his form at a crucial stage of the campaign.
His contributions have been vital for Mikel Arteta, featuring 49 times in all competitions so far, with eight goals and 10 assists — the highest goal involvement of his career in a single season.
| Club statistics | Arsenal | West Ham |
| Appearances | 100 | 245 |
| Goals | 15 | 15 |
| Assists | 20 | 13 |
Mikel Arteta under growing sack pressure ahead of Champions League clash
With Arsenal trailing 1-0 to PSG ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg, Arteta is facing increased pressure to turn the tie around.
Stan Collymore recently claimed that Arteta could be at risk of being sacked if the Gunners end another season without silverware.
A win against the French champions would go a long way in easing doubts, but the recent domestic slip-up has left questions lingering over the team’s ability to deliver in decisive moments.