Mikel Arteta gets huge Declan Rice Arsenal injury boost before Bournemouth clashDeclan Rice could return for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Bournemouth this evening after missing the 4-1 victory over Aston Villa with a knee issueView 2 Images Declan Rice could make a swift return from injury for Bournemouth vs Arsenal (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))Declan Rice could make his comeback from injury this evening after travelling to Bournemouth and participating in Arsenal's pre-match walk. ‌Manager Mikel Arteta has provided several fitness updates since then, initially suggesting Rice would miss the trip to the Vitality Stadium. His most recent assessment, delivered roughly 36 hours before the Bournemouth clash, wasn't particularly encouraging. However, Arsenal's injury list is quickly shrinking, with Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Ben White all making their comebacks in the past week. ‌Before this trio returned, Gabriel Jesus was back in action after an 11-month absence due to a serious knee injury.

Source: Daily Mirror January 03, 2026 13:42 UTC