Mikel Arteta hailed Declan Rice as “one of the best in the world” after the midfielder scored twice in Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth.
Rice was the standout performer as Arsenal picked up the victory, with the England international finding the net two times to decide the contest.
After the match, Arteta made his feelings clear when asked about Rice’s influence, insisting the midfielder belongs at the very top level. “He’s one of the best in the world,” the Arsenal manager said.
Arteta also pointed to Rice’s impact beyond his goals, highlighting his leadership and the way he drives standards in the team.
The brace continues Rice’s strong form in an Arsenal shirt and underlined why he has become such an important figure for Arteta, who again placed huge value on the midfielder’s all-round contribution.
