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Arteta Weighs Declan Rice’s Playing Time After 69 Games

8/20/2026

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is weighing Declan Rice’s playing time after his 69-game season.
Rice featured in 55 of Arsenal’s 63 matches.
He started 49 games and logged 5,482 minutes.
Arsenal paid £105 million to sign Rice from West Ham United in 2023.
Midfield options now include Guimarães, Ødegaard, Eze, Merino and Lewis-Skelly.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is weighing Declan Rice’s playing time after his 69-game season.
Rice featured in 55 of Arsenal’s 63 matches.
He started 49 games and logged 5,482 minutes.
Arsenal paid £105 million to sign Rice from West Ham United in 2023.
Midfield options now include Guimarães, Ødegaard, Eze, Merino and Lewis-Skelly.