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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 120 (from laksa050)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa120.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://paininthearsenal.com/declan-rice-said-something-wont-sit-well-man-city\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://paininthearsenal.com/declan-rice-said-something-wont-sit-well-man-city\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/declan-rice-said-something-wont-sit-well-man-city","crawl_time":1775569036,"first_indexed_time":1773832523,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,paininthearsenal!\/declan-rice-said-something-wont-sit-well-man-city s443","src_root_hash":"1185058087909563320","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Declan Rice just said something that won’t sit well with Man City","meta_descriptions":["Declan Rice stole the show for Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen. However, he's not satisfied. He has a message for Arsenal's next opponents, Man City."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Declan Rice\nstole the show for Arsenal\nagainst Bayer Leverkusen. A Toni Kroos-like goal capped off yet another impressive performance for the workhorse. However, he's not satisfied. The midfielder has said that Arsenal will approach the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Man City with the same can-do approach.\nSpeaking after the game, Declan Rice said \"The lads are already talking about [the Carabao Cup final against Man City] in there, we’re excited, we’re ready. At the minute every game of football we go into, we believe we can win, so we’ll be ready and looking forward to it.\"\nDeclan Rice is making Arsenal fans feel like something is coming\nIt's great to hear Declan Rice say the players have belief, because that belief is finally seeping into the fanbase, too. There isn't any game that's too big for Arsenal right now; playing the way they're playing, they can truly take on anyone.\nArsenal are not in danger, they are the danger.\nThe performance against Bayer Leverkusen was even more impressive because the pressure was immense. They were playing against a goalkeeper who turned into prime Gianluigi Buffon and Bayer Leverkusen had the main bulk of possession. Still, Arsenal found a way, and thanks to two wonderful goals (one from Rice himself, the other from Eberechi Eze), they progressed to the quarterfinal.\nArsenal fans would have felt relaxed watching that game. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen were impressive, but Arsenal had control of the game. They never looked like losing, and to be honest, that's been the case in most games this season.\nMan City face Arsenal at the worst possible time\nMan City, on the other hand, had yet another reality check served to them. They are not the team they once were and ironically, a player who isn't what he once was (Vini Jr) taught them that painful lesson.\nMan City are without a win in their last three games across all competitions. They are quite literally hitting rock bottom at a time when they needed to fly sky high.\nOf course, you can never rule out Man City in any game, let alone a cup final. They have a pretty good history in this competition, including matching Liverpool's run of most consecutive tournament wins (4).\nHowever, it's wild to say this, but Arsenal are probably the favourites heading into this final.\nThey have their eyes on every prize available\nto them, and it starts this Sunday at Wembley.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/declan-rice-said-something-wont-sit-well-man-city#main)\n\n- #### News\n- #### All-Time Lists\n- #### [About](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/about\/)\n- #### [Fansided SOCCER Sites](https:\/\/fansided.com\/network\/soccer)\n#### Follow Us\n\n[![Pain in the 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Declan Rice just said something that won’t sit well with Man City\nEven after putting in a graveyard shift, Declan Rice still had one message for Man City.\n\nBy[Kian Long](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/author\/klong)\\|\n\nMar 18, 2026\n\n[![Google Discover](https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg)Add us as a preferred source](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=paininthearsenal.com)\n\n![Declan Rice, Arsenal](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_269,y_220,w_5020,h_2823\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/209\/01km06msb77r4s6x6b3d.jpg)\n\nDeclan Rice, Arsenal \\| Julian Finney - UEFA\/GettyImages\n\nDeclan Rice [stole the show for Arsenal](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/arsenal-2-0-3-1-agg-bayer-leverkusen-player-ratings-as-gunners-cruise-to-last-eight) against Bayer Leverkusen. A Toni Kroos-like goal capped off yet another impressive performance for the workhorse. However, he's not satisfied. The midfielder has said that Arsenal will approach the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Man City with the same can-do approach.\n\nSpeaking after the game, Declan Rice said \"The lads are already talking about \\[the Carabao Cup final against Man City\\] in there, we’re excited, we’re ready. At the minute every game of football we go into, we believe we can win, so we’ll be ready and looking forward to it.\"\n\n## Declan Rice is making Arsenal fans feel like something is coming\nIt's great to hear Declan Rice say the players have belief, because that belief is finally seeping into the fanbase, too. There isn't any game that's too big for Arsenal right now; playing the way they're playing, they can truly take on anyone.\n\nArsenal are not in danger, they are the danger.\n\nThe performance against Bayer Leverkusen was even more impressive because the pressure was immense. They were playing against a goalkeeper who turned into prime Gianluigi Buffon and Bayer Leverkusen had the main bulk of possession. Still, Arsenal found a way, and thanks to two wonderful goals (one from Rice himself, the other from Eberechi Eze), they progressed to the quarterfinal.\n\nArsenal fans would have felt relaxed watching that game. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen were impressive, but Arsenal had control of the game. They never looked like losing, and to be honest, that's been the case in most games this season.\n\n## Man City face Arsenal at the worst possible time\nMan City, on the other hand, had yet another reality check served to them. They are not the team they once were and ironically, a player who isn't what he once was (Vini Jr) taught them that painful lesson.\n\nMan City are without a win in their last three games across all competitions. They are quite literally hitting rock bottom at a time when they needed to fly sky high.\n\nOf course, you can never rule out Man City in any game, let alone a cup final. They have a pretty good history in this competition, including matching Liverpool's run of most consecutive tournament wins (4).\n\nHowever, it's wild to say this, but Arsenal are probably the favourites heading into this final. [They have their eyes on every prize available](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/arsenal-cant-mess-up-their-best-ever-chance-to-win-the-champions-league) to them, and it starts this Sunday at Wembley.\n\n***\n## More like this\n\n[![Arsenal fans already know why this latest controversy won’t matter](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/c_fill,w_128,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/209\/01kn2pa5vsrbdm2hc1zp) Arsenal fans already know why this latest controversy won’t matter Published by on Invalid Date](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/arsenal-fans-already-know-this-latest-controversy-won-t-matter?page_source=v_recirc)\n\n[![Man City exposed the one Arsenal player they simply can't replace](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/c_fill,w_128,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/209\/01kmy3n1rqe1y30tejby) Man City exposed the one Arsenal player they simply can't replace Published by on Invalid 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The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Declan Rice [stole the show for Arsenal](https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/arsenal-2-0-3-1-agg-bayer-leverkusen-player-ratings-as-gunners-cruise-to-last-eight) against Bayer Leverkusen. A Toni Kroos-like goal capped off yet another impressive performance for the workhorse. However, he's not satisfied. The midfielder has said that Arsenal will approach the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Man City with the same can-do approach.\n\nSpeaking after the game, Declan Rice said \"The lads are already talking about \\[the Carabao Cup final against Man City\\] in there, we’re excited, we’re ready. At the minute every game of football we go into, we believe we can win, so we’ll be ready and looking forward to it.\"\n\n## Declan Rice is making Arsenal fans feel like something is coming\nIt's great to hear Declan Rice say the players have belief, because that belief is finally seeping into the fanbase, too. There isn't any game that's too big for Arsenal right now; playing the way they're playing, they can truly take on anyone.\n\nArsenal are not in danger, they are the danger.\n\nThe performance against Bayer Leverkusen was even more impressive because the pressure was immense. They were playing against a goalkeeper who turned into prime Gianluigi Buffon and Bayer Leverkusen had the main bulk of possession. Still, Arsenal found a way, and thanks to two wonderful goals (one from Rice himself, the other from Eberechi Eze), they progressed to the quarterfinal.\n\nArsenal fans would have felt relaxed watching that game. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen were impressive, but Arsenal had control of the game. They never looked like losing, and to be honest, that's been the case in most games this season.\n\n## Man City face Arsenal at the worst possible time\nMan City, on the other hand, had yet another reality check served to them. They are not the team they once were and ironically, a player who isn't what he once was (Vini Jr) taught them that painful lesson.\n\nMan City are without a win in their last three games across all competitions. 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Boilerpipe Text	Declan Rice stole the show for Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen. A Toni Kroos-like goal capped off yet another impressive performance for the workhorse. However, he's not satisfied. The midfielder has said that Arsenal will approach the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Man City with the same can-do approach. Speaking after the game, Declan Rice said "The lads are already talking about [the Carabao Cup final against Man City] in there, we’re excited, we’re ready. At the minute every game of football we go into, we believe we can win, so we’ll be ready and looking forward to it." Declan Rice is making Arsenal fans feel like something is coming It's great to hear Declan Rice say the players have belief, because that belief is finally seeping into the fanbase, too. There isn't any game that's too big for Arsenal right now; playing the way they're playing, they can truly take on anyone. Arsenal are not in danger, they are the danger. The performance against Bayer Leverkusen was even more impressive because the pressure was immense. They were playing against a goalkeeper who turned into prime Gianluigi Buffon and Bayer Leverkusen had the main bulk of possession. Still, Arsenal found a way, and thanks to two wonderful goals (one from Rice himself, the other from Eberechi Eze), they progressed to the quarterfinal. Arsenal fans would have felt relaxed watching that game. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen were impressive, but Arsenal had control of the game. They never looked like losing, and to be honest, that's been the case in most games this season. Man City face Arsenal at the worst possible time Man City, on the other hand, had yet another reality check served to them. They are not the team they once were and ironically, a player who isn't what he once was (Vini Jr) taught them that painful lesson. Man City are without a win in their last three games across all competitions. They are quite literally hitting rock bottom at a time when they needed to fly sky high. Of course, you can never rule out Man City in any game, let alone a cup final. They have a pretty good history in this competition, including matching Liverpool's run of most consecutive tournament wins (4). However, it's wild to say this, but Arsenal are probably the favourites heading into this final. They have their eyes on every prize available to them, and it starts this Sunday at Wembley.
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# Declan Rice just said something that won’t sit well with Man City Even after putting in a graveyard shift, Declan Rice still had one message for Man City. By[Kian Long](https://paininthearsenal.com/author/klong)\\| Mar 18, 2026 [![Google Discover](https://assets.minutemediacdn.com/platform/google_discover_icon.svg)Add us as a preferred source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=paininthearsenal.com) ![Declan Rice, Arsenal](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_269,y_220,w_5020,h_2823/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/209/01km06msb77r4s6x6b3d.jpg) Declan Rice, Arsenal \\| Julian Finney - UEFA/GettyImages Declan Rice [stole the show for Arsenal](https://paininthearsenal.com/arsenal-2-0-3-1-agg-bayer-leverkusen-player-ratings-as-gunners-cruise-to-last-eight) against Bayer Leverkusen. A Toni Kroos-like goal capped off yet another impressive performance for the workhorse. However, he's not satisfied. The midfielder has said that Arsenal will approach the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Man City with the same can-do approach. Speaking after the game, Declan Rice said "The lads are already talking about \[the Carabao Cup final against Man City\] in there, we’re excited, we’re ready. At the minute every game of football we go into, we believe we can win, so we’ll be ready and looking forward to it." ## Declan Rice is making Arsenal fans feel like something is coming It's great to hear Declan Rice say the players have belief, because that belief is finally seeping into the fanbase, too. There isn't any game that's too big for Arsenal right now; playing the way they're playing, they can truly take on anyone. Arsenal are not in danger, they are the danger. The performance against Bayer Leverkusen was even more impressive because the pressure was immense. They were playing against a goalkeeper who turned into prime Gianluigi Buffon and Bayer Leverkusen had the main bulk of possession. Still, Arsenal found a way, and thanks to two wonderful goals (one from Rice himself, the other from Eberechi Eze), they progressed to the quarterfinal. Arsenal fans would have felt relaxed watching that game. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen were impressive, but Arsenal had control of the game. They never looked like losing, and to be honest, that's been the case in most games this season. ## Man City face Arsenal at the worst possible time Man City, on the other hand, had yet another reality check served to them. They are not the team they once were and ironically, a player who isn't what he once was (Vini Jr) taught them that painful lesson. Man City are without a win in their last three games across all competitions. They are quite literally hitting rock bottom at a time when they needed to fly sky high. Of course, you can never rule out Man City in any game, let alone a cup final. They have a pretty good history in this competition, including matching Liverpool's run of most consecutive tournament wins (4). However, it's wild to say this, but Arsenal are probably the favourites heading into this final. [They have their eyes on every prize available](https://paininthearsenal.com/arsenal-cant-mess-up-their-best-ever-chance-to-win-the-champions-league) to them, and it starts this Sunday at Wembley. *** ## More like this [![Arsenal fans already know why this latest controversy won’t matter](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/c_fill,w_128,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/209/01kn2pa5vsrbdm2hc1zp) Arsenal fans already know why this latest controversy won’t matter Published by on Invalid Date](https://paininthearsenal.com/arsenal-fans-already-know-this-latest-controversy-won-t-matter?page_source=v_recirc) [![Man City exposed the one Arsenal player they simply can't replace](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/c_fill,w_128,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/209/01kmy3n1rqe1y30tejby) Man City exposed the one Arsenal player they simply can't replace Published by on Invalid Date](https://paininthearsenal.com/man-city-exposed-the-one-arsenal-player-they-simply-can-t-replace-01kmxzyxktje?page_source=v_recirc) [![Mikel Arteta hits back at critics over Arsenal injury withdrawals during the international break ](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/c_fill,w_128,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/209/01kn9ykv443pfx9mvz8w) Mikel Arteta hits back at critics over Arsenal injury withdrawals during the international break Published by on Invalid Date](https://paininthearsenal.com/mikel-arteta-hits-back-at-critics-over-arsenal-injury-withdrawals-during-the-international-break?page_source=v_recirc) [![The most positive update about Eberechi Eze's injury is clear as day](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/c_fill,w_128,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/209/01kmzzdj0yebpbbm590j) The most positive update about Eberechi Eze's injury is clear as day Published by on Invalid 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Readable Markdown	Declan Rice [stole the show for Arsenal](https://paininthearsenal.com/arsenal-2-0-3-1-agg-bayer-leverkusen-player-ratings-as-gunners-cruise-to-last-eight) against Bayer Leverkusen. A Toni Kroos-like goal capped off yet another impressive performance for the workhorse. However, he's not satisfied. The midfielder has said that Arsenal will approach the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Man City with the same can-do approach. Speaking after the game, Declan Rice said "The lads are already talking about \[the Carabao Cup final against Man City\] in there, we’re excited, we’re ready. At the minute every game of football we go into, we believe we can win, so we’ll be ready and looking forward to it." ## Declan Rice is making Arsenal fans feel like something is coming It's great to hear Declan Rice say the players have belief, because that belief is finally seeping into the fanbase, too. There isn't any game that's too big for Arsenal right now; playing the way they're playing, they can truly take on anyone. Arsenal are not in danger, they are the danger. The performance against Bayer Leverkusen was even more impressive because the pressure was immense. They were playing against a goalkeeper who turned into prime Gianluigi Buffon and Bayer Leverkusen had the main bulk of possession. Still, Arsenal found a way, and thanks to two wonderful goals (one from Rice himself, the other from Eberechi Eze), they progressed to the quarterfinal. Arsenal fans would have felt relaxed watching that game. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen were impressive, but Arsenal had control of the game. They never looked like losing, and to be honest, that's been the case in most games this season. ## Man City face Arsenal at the worst possible time Man City, on the other hand, had yet another reality check served to them. They are not the team they once were and ironically, a player who isn't what he once was (Vini Jr) taught them that painful lesson. Man City are without a win in their last three games across all competitions. They are quite literally hitting rock bottom at a time when they needed to fly sky high. Of course, you can never rule out Man City in any game, let alone a cup final. They have a pretty good history in this competition, including matching Liverpool's run of most consecutive tournament wins (4). However, it's wild to say this, but Arsenal are probably the favourites heading into this final. [They have their eyes on every prize available](https://paininthearsenal.com/arsenal-cant-mess-up-their-best-ever-chance-to-win-the-champions-league) to them, and it starts this Sunday at Wembley.
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