Overview
- An inswinging corner from Rice triggered the opener, with Gabriel heading across for Viktor Gyokeres to score from close range.
- Rice sealed the win with a powerful header from a Leandro Trossard cross, recorded as Arsenal’s first open‑play league goal away from home this season.
- Supporters lauded Rice on social media after the match, with posts describing his form as player‑of‑the‑season level and calling his delivery a cheat code.
- Arteta has leaned on Rice for dead-ball duties since a 2024 Dubai training camp, and Arsenal’s set pieces remain a central attacking weapon.
- The controlled victory formed part of a run that has equalled a club record of seven straight wins without conceding in all competitions, as reported by The Times.