After Arsenal overcame Luton in a thrilling match earlier in the week, thanks to Declan Rice’s dramatic last-minute goal, a lively dressing room celebration set to the rhythm of “Ice Ice Baby” followed.

LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Declan Rice of Arsenal is pushed in front of fans of Arsenal as he celebrates with teammates after defeating Luton Town during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LUTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Declan Rice of Arsenal is pushed in front of fans of Arsenal as he celebrates with teammates after defeating Luton Town during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal reportedly marked Declan Rice’s dramatic last-minute goal against Luton with an impromptu performance of Vanilla Ice’s hit “Ice Ice Baby” in the dressing room.

Rice clinched the crucial victory with the final touch in the seventh minute of stoppage time on Tuesday night, pushing Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League, albeit temporarily.

The celebration in the away changing room saw the team members enthusiastically singing along to the 1990’s track, which has emerged as Rice’s unofficial anthem over recent years.

His association with the song includes a notable performance on the show “A League Of Their Own” and its integration into Muller Yoghurt’s advertising campaign, where Rice is prominently featured.

 

The Premier League title race is heating up, and Arsenal‘s position at the summit is indicative of their consistent performances throughout the season. Their ability to grind out results, as seen in the dramatic win over Luton, sets them apart as strong contenders.

In fact, if you take out goals scored after the 89th minute, Arsenal would be in second place, rather than riding high at the top of the table.

With most teams having played 15 games, Arsenal are two ahead of Liverpool, four ahead of Saturday’s opponents, Aston Villa, and six ahead of 115-charges City.

As for Spurs, they are nine back, but have a game in hand (at home to West Ham on Thursday night) while Manchester United are are also nine behind Arsenal after the same number of games.

As for Chelsea, they are in 10th place, some 17 points off the top of the table, but only 12 above Everton in 18th place, who also play on Thursday night.