‘I’d be thinking you’re done’ – Neville on Rice’s reaction to Man City loss
‘I’d be thinking you’re done’ – Neville on Rice’s reaction to Man City loss Gary Neville reckons Declan Rice’s reaction to Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City is an encouraging sign – for Pep Guardiola’s side. Rice was filmed telling team-mates “it’s not done”, referring to the title race with City, who moved top of the league on Wednesday night by beating Burnley following Sunday’s victory over the Gunners. “If I was watching Declan Rice nearly in tears and saying it’s not done, I’d be thinking you’re done,” Neville said on the Stick to Football podcast .
“I’d look at him and think he’s done. ” It follows City boss Guardiola speaking glowingly of Rice’s reaction and praising Arsenal’s mentality this season. “I love that.
I love that,” Guardiola told Sky Sports New s . “That’s why Arsenal is there. “I saw it [on Monday] and it shows what Declan Rice means.
That’s the Arsenal mentality, we’ve faced it in the Premier League these [past] seasons and in the Carabao Cup, how competitive they are. Stay up to date with all the latest Arsenal news by joining our Arsenal WhatsApp channel . “Otherwise they can’t have done the season they have done in the Premier League being there and being unbeaten in the Champions League, as you have Mikel [Arteta] but also these type of players that follow the message.
“And in the bad moments, they have the resilience [to say] we are there, we are there. That is a good example for us what we’re going to face in the six games, five games [for them] in the title race. ” If you enjoy our articles, help us out by making Hayters.