Emmanuel Petit Mistakenly Declares Pat Rice Dead

Emmanuel Petit, a former Arsenal midfielder, mistakenly claimed that Arsenal legend Pat Rice had passed away during a live broadcast on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, prompting an immediate correction from presenter David Jones. Petit was reminiscing about his time at Arsenal when he made the error, saying 'rest in peace Pat,' which was quickly clarified as Jones reassured viewers that Rice, 75, is alive and well. Petit's mistake was met with laughter from fellow pundit Jamie Carragher, and he profusely apologized on air for the mix-up. Pat Rice is a revered figure at Arsenal, having played nearly 400 matches from 1967 to 1980 and later serving as Arsene Wenger's assistant, contributing to three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. Rice has been associated with Arsenal for over four decades, stepping down in 2012, and his dedication to the club earned him an MBE for services to football. Despite the blunder, Rice remains a beloved figure in the football community and continues to be remembered for his significant impact at Arsenal.