Declan Rice has revealed he has been bestowed with a fitting new nickname by his Arsenal teammates. The club’s record signing, by his own admission, made a slow start to the new season as, like many of his England colleagues, he struggled with the after effects of losing the Euro 2024 final to Spain.

Declan Rice believes Arsenal can still achieve great things this season, despite being eliminated from both domestic cup competitions.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesArsenal’s chances of winning

Arsenal are currently on a warm-weather training camp in Dubai as they look to recharge their batteries ahead of the Premier League title run-in.

Declan Rice has reiterated that there is a long way to go in the Premier League title race and says Arsenal have to focus on themselves. The Gunners sit six points behind Liverpool in the battle to reach the top-flight summit but the gap could extend to nine points - if the Reds beat Everton on Wednesday.

Declan Rice has been speaking Arsenal's trophy hopes and the England midfielder shared renewed belief they can get over the line and win something this season. Rice also talked about how he's had to 'up his game' over the last few months after a slow start to the season,