Rice shows Gunners are in right spot

MARTIN Odegaard believes Declan Rice's “unbelievable” performance as an emergency right-back demonstrates that Arsenal are “ready to do whatever it takes” to win the Premier League.

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Jurrien Timber withdrew on the eve of the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Brighton - which restored their two-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the table - with a suspected ankle injury.

Ben White's continued absence meant Rice filled in at fullback, while Mikel Arteta’s defensive problems carried over into the warm-up with Riccardo Calafiori forced out in the moments before kickoff.

Arteta said after the nervy win that the injury-hit club are already in survival mode.