Lineker left in awe of Arsenal star as Arteta told what £100m got him

Lineker and Richards Praise Arsenal Midfielder Declan Rice

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been in outstanding form this season and is widely considered among the best players in his position globally. Following Arsenal's recent 2-0 victory at Turf Moor against Burnley, Rice received high praise from popular TV personalities Micah Richards and Gary Lineker.

Arsenal's Strong Performance Under Arteta

Mikel Arteta’s team secured a comfortable win with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Rice in the first half. This victory left Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League after 10 matches.

"It is interesting watching Arsenal, because we talk about them every week, and it is the same old story isn't it?" said Richards, an Arsenal supporter and former Manchester City defender, on The Rest is Football podcast. "They keep a clean sheet and deny opportunities, they work really hard and I don't like singling out just one player, because I feel like it is a team effort and I have to give Mikel Arteta credit for building that. It looked like it was coming, couldn't quite get over the line, now it looks like it is back."

"But I have to identify Declan Rice. Declan Rice has taken his game to the next level, where you are talking about him being one of the best in world football."

The Significance of Rice’s Impact

Rice’s enhanced performance is a key factor in Arsenal’s success, underlining the team's collective strength while highlighting his rising prominence on the global football stage.

Summary: Declan Rice’s remarkable form amid Arsenal’s Premier League dominance has garnered widespread acclaim, reflecting both individual brilliance and strong team dynamics under Arteta.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-03

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