Arsenal Win, Mikel Arteta Loses Declan Rice And Gabriel

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was injured again against Crystal Palace. (arsenal.com)

JAKARTA - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lost two mainstay players, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes, who suffered injuries while beating Crystal Palace 5-0 in Premier League matches.

Rice became the figure who played a role in Arsenal's midfield in the London Derby which was held at the Emirates Stadium, Sunday, January 21, 2024 in the morning WIB. He also provided assists to Magalhaes.

Rice corner was greeted by the header of the Brazilian center-back who broke into the Palace goal.

Hanya, Rice tidak bisa bermain penuh. Dirinya mengalami cedera dan akhirnya ditarik keluar di menit 73. Saat tertangkap kamera, Rice yang berjalan meninggalkan lapangan untuk dipertikan Jorginho sempat mengatakan, "hummy." Kata itu menunjukkan pada hamstring terkait cedera yang dialaminya.

Previously, Arsenal had lost Magalhaes who was also injured. He was first withdrawn.

When the two of them left the arena, the Gunners even managed to add two goals. Arsenal also scored up to five goals in the duel between the London teams.

"Declan feels there is a problem with hamstring. He feels that his muscles are interested. I don't know where the muscles are. So we don't want to take the risk. Moreover, we are already 3-0 up," Arteta said in response to Rice's injury as quoted by 90Min.

"Gabriel had to be pulled after getting a tackle. I thought maybe his knee was injured. He felt pain. I hope their injury is not serious," he said.

In a duel among London's teams, Gabriel actually scored a brace. However, his second goal was declared an own goal by goalkeeper Dean Henderson. While the others produced by Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli bought up two goals.

"We played well from the start of the game. I felt good with this team for the last 10 days and how the players reacted. They were amazing players who gave us a good team. This is what was shown during the game," said Arteta.

Arsenal returned to winning track after losing to two London derbys against West Ham United and Fulham. Victory over Palace saw Arsenal move up to third and match Manchester City's points, 43.