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.

Declan Rice nor Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrated their goals for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium against PSV for differing reasons during the Champions League round of 16 second leg. Despite scoring his first goal of the season - and first-ever in a senior Uefa club competition - Zinchenko held his hands up almost in apology after curling in a strike from the edge of the penalty area.

Declan Rice has responded to criticism regarding his celebration during Arsenal’s recent match against Manchester United, taking a subtle dig at those who questioned his reaction.

Declan Rice hailed the impact of teenage star Ethan Nwaneri on another historic Champions League night for the Arsenal star. The Gunners are virtually guaranteed to feature in the quarter finals of Europe’s elite club competition for a second consecutive season after an astonishing 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven last night.

Declan Rice has responded to his goal celebration against PSV Eindhoven on social media after criticism following the draw with Manchester United.