Declan Rice sends message to Arsenal fans pre-PSG showdown
Declan Rice kept it positive for Arsenal supporters as they prepare to face PSG in the Champions League.
Arsenal are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in a decisive second leg of their Champions League semi-final—one that could ultimately define their season.
Mikel Arteta’s side trail 1-0 on aggregate and must overturn the deficit at the Parc des Princes, with a place in the final against Inter Milan on the line.
Their domestic form has made things more difficult with Arsenal’s recent defeat to Bournemouth, despite initially taking the lead, highlighting a worrying dip in form.
The Gunners are winless in their last three games across all competitions, and momentum has stalled at a crucial point. But a strong European performance could completely shift the mood among fans.
Despite recent setbacks, Rice struck an optimistic tone in his message to the Arsenal faithful ahead of the crucial clash.
| Arsenal’s next four fixtures | Date |
| PSG vs Arsenal | 7 May |
| Liverpool vs Arsenal | 11 May |
| Arsenal vs Newcastle | 18 May |
| Southampton vs Arsenal | 25 May |
Declan Rice hopes to continue Champions League form amid PSG clash
Rice shared a message on his Instagram story ahead of Arsenal’s clash with PSG, keeping the mood upbeat. He posted a training collage with the caption “Looking forward to tomorrow” and later reposted a club video package with the word “Together.”
Rice has been in outstanding form for Arsenal, particularly in the Champions League. His two free-kick goals against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals were standout moments, but he also earned a Player of the Match award in the second leg.
Earlier in the season, Rice came under fire from some Arsenal fans for a series of underwhelming performances that lacked the impact he showed last year. However, the England international now appears to be hitting top form at exactly the right time.
He’s played a crucial role for Mikel Arteta throughout the campaign, making 49 appearances across all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing 10 assists.
Arsenal reignite interest in Ollie Watkins amid summer uncertainty
While attention is firmly on their semi-final against PSG, the club’s transfer plans for the summer are already taking shape.
Football Insider revealed that Ollie Watkins is keen on a move to Arsenal, as speculation grows around his long-term future at Aston Villa under Unai Emery.
This comes after Football Insider revealed on 2 May stating that Arsenal are ready to reignite their pursuit of Watkins after failing to secure a deal in January.
The 29-year-old would bring a different profile to Arteta’s forward line and something the squad currently lacks. With his future uncertain, the Gunners may view this summer as the ideal opportunity to move.