Arsenal legend backs Manchester City to beat the Gunners in the Premier League title race
FootballDeclan Rice Seeks Help From West Ham, Stays in Touch With Former Teammates Ahead of Man City Clash
- Either Manchester City or Arsenal will win the 2023-24 Premier League title this Sunday
- A West Ham win or a draw against City opens the door for the Gunners to win the title
- Declan Rice has stayed in touch with his former teammates ahead of West Ham's game
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The Premier League title race is set for a thrilling finish later today.
Arsenal need Manchester City to drop points against West Ham United in their season finale for them to have a shot at winning the championship.
Declan Rice has been in touch with his former teammates, knowing fully well that he needs their help for the Gunners to end their 20-year title drought.
Rice seeking favour from West Ham
Vladimir Coufal told Sky Sports in an interview that he thinks Rice was in touch with West Ham's English players, but his former teammate didn’t text him.
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Rice started his football career with West Ham. He signed his first professional contract with the Hammers in December 2015 and played there until 2023, per Metro.
He helped the Hammers win the UEFA Europa Conference League in his final season with them.
Arsenal head into the final day with 86 points, two behind league leaders Manchester City. For the Gunners to land the title, they will need West Ham to record a win or a draw against the defending champions.
Mikel Arteta's men also have to take care of their own business and beat Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
In case City and Arsenal finish the season with 89 points apiece, the Gunners will capture the championship because of their superior goal difference.
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Sports Brief recently reported on an Arsenal fan offering coffee to a West Ham star to help them stop Manchester City.
Coufal revealed that he will be entitled to free coffee for life if West Ham manage to earn at least a point at the Etihad Stadium.
He said that Arsenal fans have been encouraging him so that he will end his Premier League goal drought against City.