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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Mikel Arteta plays down row between Declan Rice and Arsenal assistant coach

Mikel Arteta says relations between Declan Rice and assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg are ‘all good’ (Nick Potts/PA). -

Mikel Arteta insisted the relationship between Declan Rice and one of his top coaches is “all good” following a heated exchange in the tunnel at Stamford Bridge.

Television footage emerged after Arsenal’s 3-2 Carabao Cup victory at Chelsea on Wednesday of Rice and assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg embroiled in a tense conversation.

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