Declan Rice's spiky response to Arsenal doubters - 'Who cares what people think'

Declan Rice's spiky response to Arsenal doubters - 'Who cares what people think'Declan Rice issued a blunt response when quizzed on the noise surrounding Arsenal's season after they advanced into the last four of the Champions LeagueCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer22:44, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDeclan Rice helped Arsenal reach another Champions League semi-finalDeclan Rice said "who cares what people think" after Arsenal battled to a goalless draw, which was good enough to make the last four of the Champions League.‌The Gunners made their first-leg advantage over Sporting Lisbon count on a nervy night in north London. Arsenal had lost three of their last four coming into Wednesday's clash, which has halved their trophy hopes. Their recent collapse has led to accusations of the team melting under the pressure once again.‌Rice though maintained that internally they aren't listening to the outside noise with the only perspectives that matter coming from inside the squad and manager Mikel Arteta.‌He told TNT Sports: "Delighted, so so happy. It was a really tough test over two games but to go back to back semi-finals is an amazing achievement for this group and we want to go one step further and make the final. Played Atletico once this year, was a really good game, we know what to expect, so bring on these last couple of weeks."READ MORE: Arsenal reach Champions League semi-final after nervy Sporting draw - 5 talking pointsREAD MORE: Champions League semi-final fixture dates and times as Arsenal book placeAsked if he found it a frustrating evening, he snapped back: "No frustration, positivity all the way, who cares what people think? All that matters is what this group think, what the manager thinks."Kai Havertz's stoppage time strike in Portugal last week ultimately decided the last eight tie. Despite their free-scoring nature earlier this season Arsenal have found it harder to find the back...