Footage has emerged of Tottenham fans abusing Declan Rice as he prepared to take a corner in Sunday’s north London derby.
The Arsenal midfielder received a significant amount of abuse from the home fans but he managed to keep his concentration as he sent in a corner.
As is often the case, it was an accurate delivery from Rice, and Kai Havertz managed to score with a header to make it 3-0 to Arsenal in the 38th minute.
Rice wasted little time in running towards the Tottenham fans and celebrating in front of them, and he was soon joined by his Arsenal team-mates.
As the goal went in, Tottenham fans were heard saying ‘F*** off’.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice received abuse from Tottenham fans ahead of taking a corner
![Rice remained focused and managed to send an accurate delivery into the penalty area](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/16/84225217-13363043-image-m-6_1714405344399.jpg)
Rice remained focused and managed to send an accurate delivery into the penalty area
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Arsenal had taken the lead through an own goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before Bukayo Saka made it 2-0.
Tottenham got a goal back in the 64th minute through Cristian Romero, with Son Heung-min scoring a penalty late on to ensure a frantic finale.
However, Arsenal managed to hold on for victory and are one point ahead of Manchester City, albeit having played a game more.
It was the second time in a week that Rice had to endure abuse from rival supporters.
During Arsenal’s 5-0 win at home to Chelsea last week, some Blues fans sang abusive chants about Rice and his girlfriend Lauren Fryer.
Rice has made a major impact since joining from West Ham and will hope that his first season at Arsenal concludes with him winning the Premier League title.
![Kai Havertz managed to find the net from Rice's corner to put Arsenal 3-0 ahead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/16/84226195-13363043-image-a-28_1714405972750.jpg)
Kai Havertz managed to find the net from Rice’s corner to put Arsenal 3-0 ahead
![After the goal went in, Rice proceeded to celebrate in front of the Tottenham fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/16/84225221-13363043-image-m-4_1714405325649.jpg)
After the goal went in, Rice proceeded to celebrate in front of the Tottenham fans