The Sun: Rice Promises to Dye Streaks of Red in His Hair if Arsenal Retain the Premier League Title

According to the British newspaper The Sun, Rice has promised that if Arsenal retain the Premier League title this season, he will dye streaks of red into his hair.

The England international played a key role in Arsenal's title-winning campaign last season, which was the London club's first league championship since 2004. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal hope to replicate that achievement and retain the title. At the start of the 2026-27 season, the team won both of its first two rounds.

Despite just having gone through a demanding run with England and having progressed to a relatively late stage of the previous World Cup, held in North America this summer, 27-year-old Rice started Arsenal's first two matches. He subsequently made the promise during an event where he met young supporters of the club.

A child asked Rice whether he would be willing to dye his hair red and white if the team won the title. Rice replied with a smile: “I'll make you a deal: I'll dye a few streaks of red into my hair.” The child accepted the proposal, creating a very cheerful atmosphere at the event. Rice then added with a smile: “Deal, I'm really looking forward to it.”

The moment sparked widespread reaction on Arsenal supporters' social media and also reminded fans of club legend Freddie Ljungberg. Ljungberg was known for his distinctive red hairstyle during Arsenal's golden era, and many fans jokingly commented that they hoped Arsenal would win the title so they could see Rice's new look.