Arsenal midfielder Rice on Bournemouth loss: Addressing red cards is crucial

web editor  

Rice later admitted, "We've made crucial errors in three out of our last eight games and luckily escaped punishment against Brighton and Manchester City. However, Bournemouth capitalized on our mistakes and managed to score a second goal."

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice says they must stop the red cards after defeat at Bournemouth.AdvertisementAdvertisement

"I'm proud of the players for fighting, even with 10 men, but the naivety, we need to stop making mistakes because you want 11 players for 90 minutes and that's what wins you football matches.

"With 10 men we showed a lot of character and personality to stay in the game. The big chance was Martinelli's and the keeper read it and made a great save and one minute later, normally a routine we are so strong at, has done us.

"We can't make silly mistakes. You need all your best players on the pitch at all times. The belief is so high and we will stick together. This is football, whatever happens the most important thing is that you stick together and stay in the right direction."