Great news for Arsenal fans as major star’s injury not as bad as initially feared

Arsenal are said to be hopeful over the fitness of Declan Rice and believe that the England star will not be out with a long-term injury despite the midfielder reporting major pain in his back in the hours after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

Rice was substituted at halftime of the North London derby with what Mikel Arteta described as back discomfort and is undergoing tests to establish the extent of the injury.

According to the Daily Mail, it is understood that the pain in the England international’s back intensified so much overnight that it restricted his movement amid concerns the Gunners could be without Rice for a period of time.

Arteta’s side have some big games on the horizon but they are certain that Rice will be back in time for the huge clash with Man City on October 8.