Arsenal star Declan Rice has been managing a minor back issue in recent weeks | OneFootball

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been managing a minor back issue in recent weeks.

The Gunners star played the full match in a huge 1-0 victory over the Hammers yesterday.

Arsenal returned to the Emirates Stadium with all three points, inching closer to the Premier League title, but lost Ben White to an injury.

The Gunners defender left the London Stadium with a brace on his right knee. Rice has now added to Arsenal’s woes.

The England international was spotted holding his lower back at the end of the game, and it appeared he was in some discomfort.

Rice has had to cope with it and other minor issues in recent weeks.

The Arsenal star was spotted blowing out his cheeks and holding his lower back with both arms, but he has been training as usual.

The Gunners are back in action next Monday with a home game against Burnley before taking on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the final day of the season.

Victories in both games will hand Arsenal their first Premier League title since 2004, even if Manchester City win all their remaining league fixtures.

They are also eyeing a first-ever Champions League trophy and will be eager to get the job done when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the final in Budapest on May 30.

While it is unclear whether White will feature in their remaining three games of the season, Rice is not at risk of missing out.

He has been playing through the injury barrier in recent weeks and will continue to do so as the Gunners look to win a double after losing out on the League Cup and FA Cup.