Declan Rice Injury: Forced off injured

Rice (undisclosed) recorded three shots (one on goal) and created three chances in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Brentford before being forced off in the 83rd minute due to injury, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "Declan [Rice] had to come off, we don't know, we'll have to see tomorrow what he's got. He could not carry on playing, so we have to wait and see tomorrow what happens."

Rice will have to be assessed in the coming hours after being forced off due to injury in Wednesday's win against the Bees. The set-piece taker couldn't carry on due to undisclosed reasons, which raises concern since he often plays full games this season. Rice is already a doubt for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, and if he had to miss the game, Mikel Merino will likely find a spot in the midfield again for the Gunners.