With the Champions League final in sight, emotions run high as Rice is honoured and Saliba responds with a public nod of approval.
Just days before Arsenal face a critical second leg against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Declan Rice has received a key honour that has stirred excitement within the club and among its supporters.
On May 6, Arsenal officially announced via Instagram that Declan Rice has been voted Player of the Month, recognising his instrumental performances — especially his unforgettable brace of free-kick goals against Real Madrid in the quarter-final. The post, crowned with a gold medal emoji, lit up social media.
William Saliba, Rice’s teammate and defensive rock, was quick to show solidarity. He liked the announcement, a simple yet powerful gesture of unity and recognition ahead of a monumental fixture in Paris.
