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Declan Rice in contract talks as Arsenal prepare for Liverpool clash

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Evening Standard reports that Declan Rice is in productive contract talks with Arsenal, with a new deal expected soon after talks began earlier this year but no official extension has been announced yet . Evening Standard reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Rice wants to stay long‑term and that the contract will be resolved in time . Evening Standard reports that Rice has been a mainstay for Arsenal since joining from West Ham in 2023, playing 69 matches for club and country last season while managing hamstring neural pain and playing through World Cup pain . Evening Standard reports that after only three weeks off he started pre‑season and has started all eight Premier League matches this season . Evening Standard reports that he is expected to play a key role in Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League match at Liverpool, with Arteta praising his consistency and ability to meet high demands .

Why it matters. Evening Standard reports that his involvement could influence Arsenal’s performance against Liverpool in the upcoming match .

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