""It is the club that gave me everything and, without West Ham, there is no me. They are the club that gave me the chance when Chelsea didn't.""
""A lot of people there really did push me on. There are loads of good things about that club and it is not nice to see them in that position.""
""But I have a job to do on Sunday. It is the business end of the season.""
""No team in English league history have ever lost six home games against fellow London teams in a season.""
Declan Rice must set aside his emotional ties to West Ham as Arsenal prepares to face his former team. Rice has played 400 club games, with 245 for West Ham and 155 for Arsenal. He previously captained West Ham to a European title before transferring to Arsenal for a record fee. While Arsenal aims for a Premier League-Champions League double, West Ham struggles to avoid relegation. Rice acknowledges his gratitude to West Ham but emphasizes his commitment to Arsenal's goals.
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