Relief for Arsenal after Declan Rice’s back injury is deemed not serious

* Rice could play at weekend after being withdrawn against Spurs
* Host of players likely to be rested for midweek Carabao Cup tie




Arsenal have been given a welcome lift with the news that Declan Rice’s injury is not serious. The midfielder was withdrawn at half-time in the draw with Tottenham on Sunday but is understood to have experienced a back spasm and hopes to be back for the visit to Bournemouth on Saturday.

It will be a relief for Mikel Arteta, who admitted it was “strange” to see a player of Rice’s robustness have to be substituted. His replacement, Jorginho, made the error that led to Son Heung-min’s second goal, but Rice should now have the chance to build on his impressive start to the campaign since arriving from West Ham. Continue reading...

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