'Lock in or get locked out': Declan Rice puts Arsenal's rivals on notice with trophy vow before next season

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·31 mai 2026

'Lock in or get locked out': Declan Rice puts Arsenal's rivals on notice with trophy vow before next season

Arsenal midfielder is hungry for more trophies

Declan Rice has put the Premier League and the rest of Europe on notice before the new season, declaring Arsenal “are coming back for more.”

The Gunners ended their 22-year drought for a Premier League trophy, clinching the title with a game to spare, sparking wild scenes from players and supporters alike on a memorable Tuesday night.

However, Arsenal did come up short in other competitions.

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Mikel Arteta’s side suffered painful defeats in both the Carabao Cup final and Champions League final, while crashing out at the quarter-final stage to Championship outfit Southampton in the FA Cup.

Though, after soaking in the spectacular scenes during Arsenal’s trophy parade on Sunday, Rice’s appetite for success has increased.

“I love this team, I love this manager,” he said on Arsenal.com.

“To see the joy we can give people, it’s crazy.

“But next year we’re coming back for more. Lock in or get locked out.”

Declan Rice celebrates with the Premier League trophy

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Gabriel Martinelli, meanwhile, reflected on a season full of ups and downs for Arsenal.

“It’s been an amazing season for us. They (the fans) have been with us the whole journey, now it’s amazing to share this moment and the trophy with them,” said the Brazilian.

“This is joy, to see them celebrating and we enjoy it as well.

“There are no words to describe this moment, this is for the fans, the staff, the players for everyone. We’ve been trying to give our best on the pitch for us and for them as well. To be here today is amazing we just need to enjoy it.”