Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice played a pivotal leadership role by calming his team-mates during a chaotic spell in their pulsating 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea. After a frantic start and a touchline eruption from Blues boss Xabi Alonso, Rice's timely intervention helped Arsenal regain composure and secure their third consecutive win.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has admitted that his side are feeling the pain after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to London rivals Arsenal on Sunday. The Blues took an early lead at the Emirates Stadium but were ultimately undone by a spirited comeback from Mikel Arteta's side.