Declan Rice has seen his game-time decrease over the last month, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta frequently subbing him off or dropping him down to the bench over the festive period

Arsenal star Declan Rice has taken to social media to send a message to the fans after their 1-0 win over Ipswich.

Harvey Downes points out that it’s Arsenal’s third-longest unbeaten run to end a year, only beaten by 1986 (17) and 2003 (16). This December is also the most games Arsenal have played in a calendar month without suffering defeat since January 2007.

The levels Mikel Arteta has set at Arsenal are the reason why he's transformed their fortunes - and they left mega-money signing Declan Rice overwhelmed upon his arrival in 2023