Overview
- Mikel Arteta said the swelling on Declan Rice’s knee has not subsided after the Brighton knock that kept him out of the 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
- Rice will be evaluated after today’s session to gauge his chances of featuring against Bournemouth.
- Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera are ruled out for the Bournemouth trip, with Arteta confirming both remain unavailable.
- Arteta defended letting Rice finish the Brighton game, describing the issue as a normal post-match reaction to a kick.
- A social-media clip of Rice gesturing to his knee has heightened fan concern, and a victory at Bournemouth would move Arsenal seven points clear before Manchester City play.