Declan Rice ‘Gutted’ as West Ham Face Relegation After Arsenal Title Win

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has revealed his heartbreak after his former club West Ham United were relegated on the final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Despite celebrating a title triumph with Arsenal, Rice took to social media to express how much the Hammers “mean” to him. He admitted he was “absolutely gutted” to see them drop into the Championship after 14 years in the top flight. West Ham’s 3-0 victory over Leeds wasn’t enough to avoid relegation, as other results condemned them to 18th place on 39 points. Recent managerial changes and inconsistent transfer policy following Rice’s departure contributed to a turbulent season.

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