Declan Rice says Arsenal title defence belief boosted by historic Anfield win
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Following a narrow away triumph against Liverpool, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice acknowledged that conquering a stadium where the club had not tasted victory in over a decade has significantly reinforced the squad's confidence regarding their championship defense. The hard-fought three points pushed the victors three points clear at the summit of the Premier League standings ahead of Manchester City, while creating a nine-point buffer over their latest opponents.
Despite the milestone, Rice emphasized that the group remains grounded and focused on taking each fixture as it arrives without looking too far ahead in the campaign.
Manager Mikel Arteta engineered a disciplined tactical display that completely neutralized the hosts, denying them a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. Rice pointed out that grinding out ugly results is a necessary trait for any championship contender navigating a grueling schedule through the winter months.
With other rivals like Chelsea and Manchester City also lurking near the top, the midfielder stressed that maintaining steady momentum through the spring months will ultimately dictate whether the club successfully retains the trophy.
