Arsenal managed to stop Newcastle from leapfrogging them into second when securing a 1-0 win on Sunday.
An outstanding strike by Declan Rice ensured Arsenal can be taking part in UEFA Champions League soccer for the third season in a row, and leaves Newcastle needing to attend till the ultimate day to find which European competitors they are going to be taking part in in subsequent season.
Regardless of that, Eddie Howe was nonetheless gracious in defeat, and truly praised one Arsenal star after the ultimate whistle.
Eddie Howe hails “spectacular” Declan Rice end
The 47-year-old complimented Rice for his successful purpose within the fifty fifth minute, which flew previous Nick Pope.
“It is a RIPPER!” 💢
What successful from Declan Rice! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/6aYUuGNb95
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) Might 18, 2025
Howe – who Arsenal followers criticised earlier this season – advised the BBC: “We got here below strain initially of the second half and you have to trip that storm and we had. Declan Rice produces that spectacular end from that vary. We did every part we may to get a purpose.”
“From our perspective, we bought too passive and have become a bit of bit sloppy on the ball. We’ll study from that. You do have instances like that away from residence. We’ve to take all of the positives from that first half efficiency. We seemed sturdy. Nick (Pope) didn’t have an excessive amount of to do.”
Had Arsenal did not win this recreation, there was an opportunity of the Gunners taking part in UEFA Europa League soccer subsequent season, so it was crucial for the West Ham academy graduate to step up like he did.
Eddie Howe needed to signal Declan Rice for Newcastle
Howe was eager to carry Rice to Newcastle again in the summertime of 2023, earlier than Arsenal broke their switch document to signal the England worldwide from West Ham in a deal value £105m.
Declan Rice’s objectives in all competitions ⚽️
🔘 @Arsenal: 16 in 102 appearances
🔘 West Ham: 15 in 245 appearances#ARSNEW pic.twitter.com/L8wC2JeN1F— Premier League (@premierleague) Might 18, 2025
The Magpies had been unwilling to spend over £100m on a participant and supply wages north of £200,000-a-week at this stage of their challenge, as an alternative specializing in the £55m signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, in response to The Athletic.
As proficient as Rice is, the Italy worldwide has confirmed to be a superb addition for Howe, so each Arsenal and Newcastle can think about themselves to have an distinctive midfielder of their ranks.
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