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Arsenal must block out noise in 'rollercoaster' title race, says Rice

Referee John Brooks shows a yellow card to Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match vs Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on February 12, 2026. (Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said his side cannot be distracted by talk of Manchester City closing in at the top of the Premier League after the Gunners were held 1-1 at Brentford on Thursday.

City are now just four points behind Mikel Arteta's men and have home advantage when the sides meet in April.

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