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Declan Rice has started in nine Premier League games for Arsenal this season Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is set to continue playing despite a broken toe. Rice picked up the injury in Arsenal's defeat by Newcastle and missed the Gunners' loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night. However, the 25-year-old has been included in Lee Carsley's 26-man-squad for England's upcoming games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, and there is optimism he will be fit for Arsenal's Premier League game at Chelsea on Sunday (16: 30 GMT). Mikel Arteta's side go into the match with their London rivals on the back of two 1-0 defeats. Arsenal are seven points off the top of the table and have lost two of their past three league games. Rice's midfielder partner Martin Odegaard returned from a two-month injury lay-off in the defeat at the San Siro. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Europa League & Conference League: Spurs 3-1 down at Galatasaray, plus Rangers & TNS updates Europa League: Rangers & Olympiakos goalless as second half gets under way Harwood-Bellis and Hall given first England call-ups Celebrities reveal their favourite books Richard Ayoade, Elizabeth Day, Stephen Mangan and Maisie Adam join Sara Cox for a book club chat Have you got any questions about the internet? Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver might just have the answers A new mystery on Shetland is about to get personal Calder and Tosh are looking for a missing woman and her nine-year-old son Was the jazz revolutionary Miles Davis evil or genius? Russell Kane and guests uncover the darker side of his fascinating life Can 'freakish' Suaalii revive the Wallabies? Triple Man Utd? Really? FPL tips & team of the week 'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night 'We were harshly done by' - but how much have Arsenal missed Odegaard? 'What was he thinking? ' Mings gives away bizarre penalty. Video'What was he thinking? ' Mings gives away bizarre penalty How are Saudi Arabia's WTA Finals unfolding? Why 'humble' Osimhen is thriving at Galatasaray Trump and Musk can bring peace to golf - Mc Ilroy Brest's 'magic' rise from amateur football to Champions League IOC says Khelif preparing legal action after new eligibility claims Hat-trick hero Gyokeres' rise from Brighton reject to Sporting star Slot outshines Alonso at Anfield as dream start continues I'm more grateful for each day - Sir Chris Hoy Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive? Choose your favourite goal from FA Cup first round Kansas City Chiefs remain unbeaten after overtime win. Video Kansas City Chiefs remain unbeaten after overtime win Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive? 'No creation & millions wasted on recruitment - Amorim's mammoth task' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.