“He was the best player in the pitch but fans won’t appreciate him because he don’t score or assist”- Skysport man was full of praise for sensational Arsenal star who completed 40 passes, 90% accuracy, 4 duels, 3 interceptions and 2 clearances without committing a single foul throughout 90 mins against Man City
“He was the best player in the pitch but fans won’t appreciate him because he don’t score or assist”- Skysport man was full of praise for sensational Arsenal star who completed 40 passes, 90% accuracy, 4 duels, 3 interceptions and 2 clearances without committing a single foul throughout 90 mins against Man City
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, and Rio Ferdinand believes the win is very important in many ways.
The Gunners moved to second place in the table, with only goal difference separating them from leaders Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal were the better side and deservedly picked up all three points, and Lineker also showered praise on England international midfielder Declan Rice after the game, taking to social media platform X to react.
The 24-year-old recorded 90% pass accuracy having played 40 passes, played two key passes, had 57 touches, won four duels, made three tackles, made three interceptions, created two chances, made two clearances, including one off the line without committing a single foul.
Arsenal were sweating over his fitness ahead of this match after he missed the third round of the Carabao Cup against Brentford having been withdrawn at half-time in the North London derby against Spurs due to a back discomfort.
However, Rice returned to fitness just some days later, featuring against Bournemouth and RC Lens before putting in a man-of-the-match performance against the Sky Blues.
Man City wanted to sign him in the summer for a reason, and he proved his quality all over again today in such an important match.
It is still early days but this win could go a long way in the title race this term, and manager Mikel Arteta will be glad that he pipped other suitors to the services of Rice.
The Gunners head into the international break on the back of a huge victory and will be looking forward to resuming from where they stopped when they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a fortnight.
