Paul Merson has hailed Declan Rice as the best number eight in England, praising the midfielder’s exceptional impact since joining Arsenal. The England international has been a standout performer at the Emirates, continuing to justify the club’s record-breaking investment in his signing.
Patrick Vieira has expressed his admiration for Declan Rice, describing the Arsenal midfielder as a complete player. The Frenchman, who enjoyed a distinguished career at Arsenal, spoke highly of Rice’s all-round abilities and his impact since joining the club.
Declan Rice has made no secret of his ambition to lift the World Cup with England as the national team prepares to compete on the global stage next year.
Arsenal under Mikel Arteta have shown a sharp eye for talent, and if there’s one area they’ve consistently nailed, it’s midfield recruitment. Martin Ødegaard is phenomenal on his day.
Declan Rice continues to establish himself as one of Arsenal’s most influential players, consistently improving his performances for both club and country.
Roy Keane has declared that Declan Rice is currently the most complete midfielder in the Premier League, offering a firm response to Paul Scholes’s earlier claim that Sandro Tonali holds that title.
Currently trending on social media is the Caicedo vs Rice debate – a discussion that doesn’t seem to be going away and resurfaces whenever either player has a standout performance.
There has been a lively discussion in English football lately about who is the better midfielder, Arsenal’s Declan Rice or Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo. Both players were at the centre of attention during the 2023 transfer window.
There has been plenty of people debating who is better out of Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice this week. And now, former Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand has joined in on the debate after being asked his views on it.
While many consider Declan Rice to be the most complete midfielder in the Premier League, and others favour Moises Caicedo, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has offered a different opinion.
Troy Deeney is known as a pundit who rarely hands out praise easily, often choosing instead to highlight areas where players and teams can improve. However, one Arsenal star appears to have impressed him enough to break that pattern.
Arsenal eased to a 2-0 win over West Ham courtesy of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, avenging the 1-0 loss they suffered at the Emirates last February. There was plenty to dissect from Saturday’s performance.
Liverpool are expected to aggressively pursue the opportunity to sign an England international in January for potentially 40% less than his asking price during the summer transfer window.
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a potential swoop for a former Premier League midfielder who’s been hailed in some quarters as superior to Declan Rice.
On Friday, Fichajes reported that Real Madrid initially set a price tag of around €100 million, believing his youth and potential would draw strong interest from top European clubs.
Manchester United have a golden opportunity to bring Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League at a relatively low price. Despite missing out on European football next season, MUFC have been extremely busy on the market, and have already unveiled their first signing on Thursday in the shape of Matheus Cunha.
Rice spoke to TNT Sports and the outlet asked about the injuries Arsenal are dealing with and whether the squad simply couldn’t overcome them against a top opponent like PSG.
While speaking to ESPN, Declan Rice said Arsenal will need “big balls” to reach their first Champions League final in 19 years. “I think the manager calls them magic moments,” Rice said “He always talks about having someone delivering a magic moment.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have long been dogged by their shortcomings on the European stage. But this season, both clubs are on the brink of something rare.