Reason revealed for Declan Rice starting on Arsenal's bench against Brentford
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Arsenal faced Brentford in the 19th round of the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta's team entered the match with several squad challenges.
Kai Havertz missed the game due to illness, adding to the absence of Arsenal's star player Bukayo Saka, who is sidelined with a long-term injury.
Declan Rice, a key midfielder for the Gunners, began the game on the bench. According to insider reports, Rice was not included in the starting XI due to physical fitness concerns.
Arsenal came into this match sitting third in the Premier League table, one point behind Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool holds a commanding lead at the top of the table.
Liam Carter
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Translated by the editors
