Declan Rice dismissed critcism of his goal celebration against Manchester Untied as nothing more than ‘football banter’. The Arsenal midfielder cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ superb free kick with an equally impressive strike with 14 minutes remaining of Sunday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

After Rice scored, Arsenal fans were quick to point out what returning winger Martinelli did. Gunners fans spotted the Brazilian shouting at Rice and his teammates to get back to the halfway line so the match could resume as they were looking to score the winner.

Declan Rice equalised for Arsenal in their 1-1 draw against Manchester United and shushed the crowd as he celebrated his goal. The English midfielder has been a crucial player for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title.

Speaking after the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, Rice praised Liverpool 's remarkable season but dismissed claims that the Premier League title is certainly heading to Anfield. He explainend: "Look, like the manager said, we've got to keep going, keep giving everything until the end of the season.

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