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Declan Rice Among Six Arsenal Players Criticized for Man City Defeat

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Adam Moha

20 Apr 2026 2 Min

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Declan Rice among six Arsenal players criticized by Troy Deeney for their performance in the Premier League defeat to Manchester City.

Declan Rice Among Six Arsenal Players Criticized for Man City Defeat
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Ex-Premier League Star Criticizes Arsenal Players

Arsenal's Premier League Title Hopes Dented by Man City Defeat

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have taken a significant blow following a defeat to Manchester City, with former Watford forward Troy Deeney leading the criticism. Deeney identified six key players who failed to meet expectations in the high-stakes encounter, including his "friend" Declan Rice.

Key Players Criticized for Performance

Goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland, sandwiching a Kai Havertz equaliser, ensured Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side took a massive leap toward retaining their crown. The result means Manchester City can now leapfrog Arsenal if they manage to secure three points against Burnley on Wednesday.

  • Declan Rice was one of six Arsenal players criticized for their performance.
  • The defeat means Manchester City can now take the lead in the Premier League if they beat Burnley.
Troy Deeney, former Watford forward, claimed that Declan Rice was one of six Arsenal players who 'didn't turn up' in the Manchester City defeat.

Impact on Premier League Title Race

The landscape of the Premier League title race has shifted dramatically following Manchester City's victory over Arsenal. Many pundits have now installed Manchester City as the clear favourites to lift the trophy once again in May.

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