Declan Rice reveals John Stones' hilarious reaction to finding out Man City vs Arsenal is five days away

Declan Rice has revealed John Stones' hilarious reaction to finding out that Manchester City are playing Arsenal this weekend.

Unlike in the past, these days members of the England squad are able to put aside their club rivalries when on international duty.

Cliques of club-mates used to dominate the dressing room, but Gareth Southgate has worked hard to eradicate division and create a unified squad.

Members of England's 'golden generation' of the 2000s have admitted to not getting on well with their Premier League rivals, but that clearly isn't the case now.

On Sunday Manchester City and Arsenal will face off at the Etihad Stadium in a match that could have a huge impact on the Premier League title race.

Two of the stars that will feature in the clash - City's John Stones and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice - will represent England on Tuesday in a friendly against Belgium at Wembley.

Despite everything at stake on the pitch, Stones and Rice are great pals off it.

In fact, it turns out Stones didn't even realise the huge match was coming up in five days.

Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Rice revealed Stones was oblivious to the fact City are playing the Gunners this weekend.

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"I said [to him]: 'Big game next'," Rice said.

"And John said: 'Who are you playing?' And I said: 'We’ve got you lot!'

"He said: 'Oh yeah.' He didn’t even know they were playing us next!

"When he’s away from football he likes to be with his family and switch off and I get that. He likes to take one game at a time."

Arsenal will travel to the Etihad Stadium top of the Premier League table on goal difference, with Liverpool hot on their heels.

Reigning champions City are third, just one point behind their two rivals.