Arsenal, despite conceding a goal, drew 1-1 with Manchester City in the fifth round of the Premier League thanks to a goal from substitute Martinelli. Rice said Martinelli's performance was incredible and hoped his teammates would support each other and maintain a positive attitude during the difficult schedule.

In the 9th minute of the match, Reinders assisted Haaland to score, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead. In the second half stoppage time, Eze made a long pass from the center circle, and Martinelli scored with a lob shot.

In the end, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. After only getting 3 points, Arsenal is currently ranked second in the standings with 10 points, 5 points behind the first-placed Arsenal.

Arsenal midfielder Rice said in an interview, “When he came on as a substitute in the 60th to 80th minute of the game, the situation of the game was completely different from the opening stage. The space on the field became larger and the rhythm was more open. A player like Martinelli is also very good even when he starts, but when he comes on as a substitute, his advantage, speed and dribbling can be fully utilized because there is a lot of space. His sprint and shot at the end were really incredible, which we fully deserved.”

"I know my teammates, the team and the manager's thinking very well, and I think this is probably the first time since I arrived that we have been able to dominate Manchester City in terms of possession. We forced them to fight in a way they haven't before, which shows that they have great respect for what we are doing."

"It was a bit disappointing to concede that goal because it was a counter-attack from the edge of their box that ended up going into our net," Rice said. "Usually we're the ones who come up with those counter-attacks, but we kept fighting and kept going and showed the fighting mentality that we need, and Martinelli scored a great goal in the end, so we deserved to take something away from that game."

In addition, Arsenal will face Port Vale in the third round of the English League Cup, and will challenge Newcastle away in the next round of the Premier League, and then will face the second round of the Champions League.

Talking about the busy schedule, Rice said: "I think our schedule is tougher than other teams. We have played against some strong teams. Next week we will play against Newcastle and then West Ham. This schedule is not easy. But overall, the start is good. Of course, it hurts to lose to Liverpool away. If we lose again, it will be a heavier blow, so getting a point is also very important."

"The most important thing is to keep winning games in the league, which is what we have to try to do. It's also about staying positive and continuing to take the initiative in games, so let's keep working hard and support each other."