“He had 83 touches, 65 passes, 100% pass accuracy, 100% duels won, he was the best player on the pitch for me last night”- Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira was full of praise for sensational Arsenal superstar who was on another planet in the win against Brentford last night- Not Havertz, Not Saka and not Trossard
“He had 83 touches, 65 passes, 100% pass accuracy, 100% duels won, he was the best player on the pitch for me last night”- Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira was full of praise for sensational Arsenal superstar who was on another planet in the win against Brentford last night- Not Havertz, Not Saka and not Trossard
Arsenal midfield maestro delivered a quality performance during the 1-0 Premier League win over Brentford on the road on Saturday.
The England international has been a huge hit since his arrival from West Ham United last summer and he produced another top-class display.
Rice made a splendid goalline clearance against Manchester City earlier this term and he made an even better one against the Bees last night.
Aaron Ramsdale made a horrendous error to concede possession in the box, but Rice was on guard to block Bryan Mbeumo’s powerful strike.
Aside from this, Rice controlled the proceedings in midfield with 83 touches and 65 passes. He won 100 per cent of his ground duels alongside two clearances.
Plenty of questions were raised when Arsenal paid a club-record fee for him over the summer but the 24-year-old has already met expectations.
He made the difference with a late winner against Manchester United before his terrific goalline clearance in a close 1-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s side.
Against Chelsea, the Gunners looked down and out but managed to clinch a 2-2 draw after Rice’s 25-yard curling strike into an unguarded net.
He stood out again in a crucial London derby yesterday. He is clearly a favourite among the fans and has proved a wonderful signing in no time.
Apart from Rice, we have to give credit to Kai Havertz, who made another vital goal contribution.
The German scored his first goal from open play for the Gunners. It was a quality header at the back post and this could turnaround his fortunes.
Havertz previously provided the assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s winner versus City. He has certainly turned up in crunch situations for the club.
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