“He was the best player on 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 Crystal Palace
“He was the best player on 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 Crystal Palace
Arsenal secured a 5-0victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and Rio Ferdinand believes the win is very important in many ways.
The Gunners moved to third place in the table, with only goal difference separating them from leaders Manchester City in second place.
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 which he seemed to be injured again which made Mikel Arteta sub him off in the 70th minutes.
However, Rice returned to fitness just some days later, featuring against the likes of Fulham and Liverpool.
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 Champions League month on the back of a huge victory and will be looking forward to resuming from where they stopped when they take on Liverpool at Emirates stadium again on February 4th.
