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Declan Rice has fired back at claims that Arsenal are out of the title race with Liverpool this season(Image: Sky Sports Premier League/X)

Declan Rice has remained firm that Arsenal will continue fighting in the Premier League race as they could only reduce the deficit to Liverpool to one point.

The England midfielder scored the Gunners' equaliser against Manchester United but the draw keeps Arne Slot's men 15 points clear.

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The Reds need just 16 points from their remaining Premier League fixtures to win their 20th top-flight crown.

Arsenal, meanwhile, face the threat of being sucked into a battle for the Champions League with Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Manchester City eyeing top-four qualification.

Brighton, Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Newcastle are all in the hunt with just five points separating the Londoners in fourth and the Magpies in ninth.

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Rice credited Liverpool for their form this term but played down the notion that City's reign will be ended by the Reds.

"Look, like the manager said, we've got to keep going, keep giving everything until the end of the season," said the midfielder.

"Liverpool have been amazing all year, credit to them but it's not over yet, we need to keep pushing.

"We're Arsenal, we've been hit hard by injuries, adapted as best as we can and we still believe in ourselves.

"We've got to keep playing the games, there's still a lot to play for this year.

"[We'll] keep pushing, same mindset and I'm sure we'll be alright."

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Before Liverpool are next in Premier League action (April 2 vs Everton), Arsenal can reduce the gap should they beat Chelsea and Fulham with back-to-back London derbies in North London.


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