Arsenal's best midfielder said exactly three words after the shock defeat to Man City

Midfielder Declan Rice delivered a resolute message to his teammate Martin Odegaard right after Arsenal's 1-2 defeat to Manchester City, a game that intensified the Premier League championship battle.

According to television footage, Rice succinctly but firmly told Arsenal's captain: "Not over yet." This message is seen as an affirmation that the Gunners still have every chance to compete for the title despite a crucial stumble.

At the Etihad Stadium, Man City secured victory thanks to a decisive goal from Erling Haaland, thereby narrowing the gap with Arsenal to 3 points. Notably, Pep Guardiola's squad still has one game in hand, opening an opportunity to overtake and claim the top spot if they achieve favorable results.

After the match, Martin Odegaard admitted Arsenal felt disappointed but maintained focus: "Pressure always exists at this level. We will keep moving forward, concentrating on ourselves as we have done throughout the season."

Currently, Arsenal still leads the standings with a 3-point advantage over Man City but has played one more game. In the next round, Man City will visit Burnley and could overtake their rivals if they win with a sufficient margin.

Meanwhile, manager Mikel Arteta's team will face Newcastle and Fulham consecutively. Therefore, the Premier League title race promises many unpredictable developments in the final rounds.