Declan Rice has broken his finger but wants to play against Chelsea

On Sunday, November 10, Chelsea will host Arsenal in the highlight match of Premier League Round 11. However, the Gunners may be facing this clash without one of their key players.

Details: Arsenal's central midfielder Declan Rice missed the Champions League fixture against Inter due to an injury, the exact nature of which had previously remained undisclosed.

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According to The Telegraph, Rice has sustained a broken toe but remains eager to feature in the showdown with Chelsea. The midfielder is reportedly willing to play with the aid of painkillers to manage the discomfort.

Due to injuries, Arsenal will be without defender Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while Raheem Sterling is also unavailable due to the terms of his loan.

Reminder: Arsenal has managed only one point from their last two Premier League outings, increasing the pressure to secure a positive result against Chelsea.